About Schneidau
The surname Schneidau is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "schneid," meaning "to cut" or "to carve," and "au," meaning "meadow" or "field." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Schneidau can be interpreted as "one who lives or works in a meadow or field where cutting or carving takes place." It is likely that the name originally referred to someone who worked as a carver or cutter of wood or stone, or someone who lived near such a location.
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The surname Schneidau is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schneidau based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Schneidau in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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