Schroeder is a North German occupational name for a cloth cutter or tailor, from an agent derivative of Middle Low German schroden, schraden "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:
The last name Raabe specifically originates from Prussia, derived from a Prussian warrior clans' symbol: a raven, which was one of the four beasts of war. During Prussia's decimation, most of these warriors intermarried with the Danish, and slowly made their way to Germany and Austria. The last name "Rabe", however, originates in Germany. Rabe also means raven. Jewish surname of Raabe derived from Hebrew word Rav meaning Rabbi, which is a title given to a Jewish scholar or spiritual leader of a Jewish community. Recent historical bearers of the name "Raabe" may refer to:
Kuiper is a Dutch occupational surname meaning cooper. Common spelling variants include Kuyper, Kuipers, Kuijper, Kuijpers, Kuypers, and De Kuyper. Notable people with the name include:
Schaefer is an alternative spelling and cognate for the German word schäfer, meaning 'shepherd', which itself descends from the Old High German scāphare. Variants "Shaefer", "Schäfer", the additional alternative spelling "Schäffer", and the anglicised forms "Schaeffer", "Schaffer", "Shaffer", "Shafer", and "Schafer" are all common surnames.
Witte are Dutch and Low German surnames meaning "(the) white one". Witte can also be a patronymic surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Wentzel and Wentzell are surnames, and may refer to:
Kirchhoff, Kirchoff or Kirchhoffer is a German surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Baumeister is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Chvátal is a Czech surname. It is occasionally spelled Chwatal. Notable people include:
Wever, De Wever, and Wevers are surnames. Notable people with the surname include:
Stolz is a German surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Welker is a name originating from Germany, most commonly used as a surname. Welker has been used as a unisex given name, however this is less common than its use as a surname. Notable people with the name include:
Bednarek is a Polish surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Richert is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Heinlein or Henlein is a German surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Stenger is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Kleinschmidt is an occupational surname of German origin, which means "small smith", that is, a maker of small forged items and metal hand tools. The name may refer to:
Weng is a Chinese surname. It is also spelled Yung based on its Cantonese pronunciation, Eng based on its Teochew pronunciation, or Ong based on its Hokkien pronunciation.
Pietsch is a German surname. It may refer to:
Runge is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
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