Schattschneider History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The roots of the German surname Schattschneider lie in the northern region of Schleswig-Holstein. The name is derived from two Low German words, "schat," meaning "handle," and "schneider," meaning "to cut." Thus, the name was most likely originally borne by someone who cut the shafts for spears or tools.
Early Origins of the Schattschneider family
The surname Schattschneider was first found in Schleswig-Holstein, where the name first emerged. The earliest known bearer of the name was Herman Scachtsnidere, who was living in Hamburg in 1262. The young Schattschneider family was instrumental during this early period, playing a crucial role in the development of the society of Schleswig-Holstein.
Early History of the Schattschneider family
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Schattschneider Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Schachtschneider, Schexnayder, Schaxnayder, Schattschneider, Schatzschneider, Scachtsnider, Scachtsnidere, Schechtschneider, Schettschneider and many more.
Early Notables of the Schattschneider family
Notables of the time included
- the Schattschneider family of Hamburg
Schattschneider migration to the United States +
Some of the first settlers of this family name were:
Schattschneider Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
- Justina Schattschneider, aged 20, who arrived in New York in 1896 aboard the ship "California" from Hamburg, Germany 1
Schattschneider Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
- David Schattschneider, aged 18, originally from Rudki, who arrived in New York in 1900 aboard the ship "Lahn" from Bremen, Germany 1
- Heinrich Schattschneider, aged 56, originally from Heerda, who arrived in New York in 1900 aboard the ship "Amsterdam" from Rotterdam, Netherlands 1
Contemporary Notables of the name Schattschneider (post 1700) +
- Elmer Eric Schattschneider (1892-1971), American political scientist
- Doris J. Schattschneider (b. 1939), née Wood, an American mathematician, a retired professor of mathematics at Moravian College
- Alfred Arnold Schattschneider (b. 1894), German concert cellist
- Peter Schattschneider (b. 1950), Austrian Physicist and science fiction writer
- Clemens Schattschneider (b. 1992), Austrian snowboarder at the 2014 Winter Olympics
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