About Schnitzer
The surname Schnitzer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "snitzer," meaning "carver" or "sculptor." It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals who worked as woodcarvers or sculptors. The name Schnitzer signifies a person's ancestral connection to this particular craft or profession.
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The surname Schnitzer is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schnitzer 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 Schnitzer in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Schnitzer using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.