Schindler - Last Names

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Schindler

/ˈʃɪndlər/

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Moderate

Meaning

One who works with shingles or metal sheets; cooper or metalworker

Represents craftsmanship, precision, and resilience—qualities associated with skilled trades and enduring legacy.

Symbolism

Embodies diligence, technical skill, and moral responsibility, particularly reinforced by its association with Oskar Schindler's humanitarian actions during WWII.

Etymology: Derived from the Middle High German 'schindel', meaning 'shingle' or 'thin piece of wood or metal', combined with the agent suffix '-er', indicating a person who performs an action. Originally denoted a craftsman who made or installed wooden shingles or worked with sheet metal.

Style & Origin

traditional

professional

european

Cultural Background

Originating in German-speaking Europe, Schindler is an occupational surname historically associated

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