Save Type Surname (from occupation) Usage English Pronounced Pron. SNIE-dər [key·IPA] Meaning & History Means "tailor", derived from Middle English snithen "to cut", an occupational name for a person who stitched coats and clothing. Related NamesDetails VariantsSnider, Sniders, SnydersOther Languages & CulturesDe Snaijer, Schneiders, Schneijder, Snaaijer, Snaijer, Sneiders, Sneijder, Sneijders, Sneijer, Sneijers, Snijder, Snijders(Dutch) Schneider(German) Schneider(Jewish) User SubmissionSnyder Entry updated November 16, 2019