Schroyer History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Germany

The distinguished surname Schroyer 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 Schroyer family

The surname Schroyer 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 Schroyer family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Schroyer 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 Schroyer History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Schroyer 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 Schroyer family

Notables bearing the name Schroyer 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 Goethe in one of...
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Schroyer Ranking

In the United States, the name Schroyer is the 16,363^rd most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1

Schroyer migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Schroyer Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Johannes Schroyer, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1752 2

Contemporary Notables of the name Schroyer (post 1700) +

Traci Schroyer, American researcher with Hood College, Frederick, Maryland
Thomas Schroyer, American composer, known for Inside Iraq: The Untold Stories (2004), Dark Water Rising: Survival Stories of Hurricane Katrina Animal Rescues (2006) and A Fool's Idea-Presents (2013)
Timothy Schroyer, American actor, known for Clown Demented (2010), The Trap (2011) and Dirty Rose (2011)
Trent Schroyer (1936-2018), American scholar, author and international activist
Heath Schroyer (b. 1972), American college basketball coach, and the current head coach at University of Tennessee-Martin

The Schroyer 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)