Schroeter History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Germany

The distinguished surname Schroeter emerged in the former German province of East Prussia. The name is derived from the Low German verb "schroden," meaning "cut" or "chop," and was most likely originally borne by a wood-cutter, a tailor, or a transporter of beer and wine (known in North Germany as a Shröder).

Early Origins of the Schroeter family

The surname Schroeter was first found in the northeastern regions of Germany, where the name was closely identified in early mediaeval times with the feudal society which would have prominent effects on the development of European history. The name would later be linked to noble families of great influence, having many distinguished branches, and becoming renowned for their involvement in social, economic and political affairs.

Early History of the Schroeter family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Schroeter research. Another 230 words (16 lines of text) covering the years 1362, 1557, 1698, 1700, 1723, 1744, 1751, 1759, 1781, 1792, 1802, 1804, 1816, 1860 and 1868 are included under the topic Early Schroeter History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Schroeter Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Schroeder, Schroder, Schroeter, Schroter, Shrout, Shroter, Shrouter, Schröder, Schöter and many more.

Early Notables of the Schroeter family

Notables bearing the name Schroeter of this period include

Friedrich Ludwig Schroeder (1744-1816), actor and dramatist, who was manager of the Hamburg theater, Corona Schroeter (1751-1802), a court singer in Weimar who played the leading role opposite to Goet...

Schroeter Ranking

In the United States, the name Schroeter is the 14,487^th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1

Schroeter migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Schroeter Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Johann Schroeter, who arrived in Long Island in 1781 2

Schroeter Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

H H Schroeter, who landed in New York, NY in 1850 2
F J Schroeter, who arrived in New York, NY in 1850 2
Carl Schroeter, who immigrated to Texas in 1852
Charlotte Schroeter, who landed in America in 1854 2
O. Schroeter went to Texas in 1860
... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Contemporary Notables of the name Schroeter (post 1700) +

Charles Schroeter (1837-1921), American soldier who received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the American Indian Wars
Werner Schroeter (1945-2010), German film director
Karl-Ernst Schroeter (1912-1943), German naval officer who fought in World War II
Horst von Schroeter (1919-2006), German U-boat commander
Tobias Schröter (b. 1964), East German bronze medalist pair skater
Werner Schroeter (1945-2010), German film director, screenwriter, and opera director
Corona Elisabeth Wilhelmine Schröter (1751-1802), German musician best known and singer
Johann Samuel Schröter (1735-1808), German theologist
Silvio Schröter (b. 1979), German former footballer
Johann Hieronymus Schröter (1745-1816), German astronomer
... (Another 5 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

The Schroeter Motto +

The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.

Motto: Allein beim Christus den ewigen freiheit
Motto Translation: Christ alone for eternal freedom

Citations +

"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)