Schroeder
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Schroeder is a North
German (from
Schröder) occupational name for a cloth cutter or
tailor, from an agent derivative of
Middle Low German , "to cut". The same term was occasionally used to denote a
gristmiller as well as a shoemaker, whose work included cutting leather, and also a
drayman, one who delivered beer and wine in bulk to customers; in some instances the surname may have been acquired in either of these senses. This name is widespread throughout
central and
eastern Europe which has been held by many notable people, including:
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