TheNameDBSchneiderman
OccupationalMeaning
Tailor, a craftsman who makes or alters clothing.
Etymology
Derived from the German 'Schneider' meaning 'tailor,' with the Yiddish diminutive or patronymic suffix '-man'. The surname originated as an occupational name for Jewish tailors in German-speaking regions.
About the Schneiderman Surname
A German-Jewish occupational surname derived from tailoring. The -man suffix is characteristic of Yiddish surnames and indicates the Jewish origin of this variant.
Distribution
Found primarily among Jewish populations in Germany and Eastern Europe, with significant presence in North America and Israel.
Notable Bearers
Roy Schneiderman (American baseball player), limited other documented notable bearers