Schroder Surname Origin & Meaning
/SHROH-der/Schroder is most likely a surname of German origin.
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Surname Origin
The surname Schroder is of German origin, derived from the Middle High German word 'schroden,' meaning 'to cut.' It was an occupational name for a tailor or someone who cut cloth. The name is common in Germany and among German-speaking populations, and it has variants such as Schröder with an umlaut.
Surname Ethnicity & Nationality
These estimates show the cultural and national origins most closely associated with this name. They describe the name, not an individual's identity.
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German (German) 85% -
Dutch (Dutch) 10% -
Austrian (Austrian) 5%
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Surname Details
- Surname: Schroder
Famous People Named Schroder
Famous individuals include Gerhard Schröder, who was Chancellor of Germany; Jürgen Schröder, a German footballer; and David Schröder, a German mathematician.
Schroder Numerology
Numerology is provided for entertainment only and is not scientific.
Soul Urge Number: 9
People with this name tend to be: Humanitarian, generous and compassionate.
Sources & Methodology
US popularity data comes from the Social Security Administration. Origin and ethnicity estimates are generated from name patterns and cultural distributions using AI-assisted analysis.
These results are estimates, not definitive genealogical findings. Learn more about our methodology.