| ![Show Contents]() Schendel History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Germany The name Schendel was born in the beautiful region of Bohemia, which is now part of Czechoslavakia. In the Middle Ages, Bohemia was a part of the Holy Roman Empire, which was characterized by the Feudal System. Before this era, people were known only by a single name. However, as the population increased and travelers set out on their journeys, it became necessary for people to adopt a second name to identify themselves. Many people, such as the Schendel family, adopted the name of their feudal occupation as their surname. However, an occupational name did not become a hereditary surname until the office or type of employment became hereditary. The surname Schendel was an occupational name for a roofer. The name Schendel is derived from the Old German word "schindel," which means "shingle" or "small pebbles." Early Origins of the Schendel familyThe surname Schendel was first found in Bohemia, where the name emerged in mediaeval times as one of the notable families of the region. From the 13th century the surname was identified with the major political changes which made this territory a landmark contributor to the development of the nation. Early History of the Schendel familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Schendel research. Another 154 words (11 lines of text) covering the years 1690, 1704, 1752, 1795, 1816 and 1864 are included under the topic Early Schendel History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Schendel Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Schindler, Schindlers, Schindel, Schindelin and many more. Early Notables of the Schendel familyAnother 45 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Schendel Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Schendel RankingIn the United States, the name Schendel is the 16,736th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1 Migration of the Schendel familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Jost Schindler, who came to Philadelphia County in 1734; Conrad Schindler arrived in Philadelphia in 1752; as well as Andreas Schindler in 1754; and Michael Schindel in 1755. Franz Schindle arrived in Texas in 1860.
| Contemporary Notables of the name Schendel (post 1700) | + |
- Tim Schendel (b. 1979), American stock car racing driver
- Kurt Schendel, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Wisconsin, 1996 2
- Harry Schendel, American Democratic Party politician, Member of Missouri State House of Representatives, 1945-50; Candidate for U.S. Representative from Missouri 11th District, 1951 2
- Mira Schendel (1919-1988), Swiss-born, Brazilian artist best known for her drawings on rice paper
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