[Surname] Re: Name meanings for Snyder and Himes
by marina (guest)
4/27/2007, 9:34 PM
the date base explains the name Snyder as follows:
>>Means "tailor" in Dutch, an occupational name for a person who stitched coats and clothing.>>
However this name does not mean litterally "tailor". Litterally it means "cutter" ( a tailor cuts the material before stitching it).