Snyder - Last Names

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Snyder

/ˈsnaɪdər/

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Moderate

Meaning

Tailor or cloth cutter

Represents skilled craftsmanship, precision, and the art of creation through fabric and design.

Symbolism

Embodies diligence, attention to detail, and the transformation of raw materials into functional art; historically tied to tradesmanship and self-reliance.

Etymology: Derived from the German word 'Schneider', meaning 'cutter' or 'tailor', which itself comes from the Old High German 'snīdan' meaning 'to cut'. The name was occupational, denoting someone who cut cloth for garments.

Style & Origin

traditional

Cultural Background

Of Germanic origin, Snyder is an Anglicized form of 'Schneider' and is commonly found in American an

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