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UK surname

Schroeder

An occupational surname for a tailor or cloth cutter, derived from the German word "schrôter" meaning "cutter."

In the 1881 census there were 100 people recorded with the Schroeder surname, ranking it #19,750 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 419, ranked #11,445, up from #19,750 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Churchill, London parishes and Liverpool. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Shropshire, Mendip and Wandsworth.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Schroeder is 419 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 319.0%.

1881 census count

100

Ranked #19,750

Modern count

419

2016, ranked #11,445

Peak year

2014

419 bearers

Map years

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1881 to 2016

Key insights

  • Schroeder had 100 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #19,750 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 419 in 2016, ranked #11,445.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 208 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Schroeder surname distribution map

The map shows where the Schroeder surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Schroeder surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Schroeder over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1851 historical 43 #25,518
1861 historical 22 #31,140
1881 historical 100 #19,750
1891 historical 133 #19,870
1901 historical 208 #14,760
1911 historical 200 #14,960
1997 modern 292 #13,765
1998 modern 328 #13,100
1999 modern 348 #12,670
2000 modern 352 #12,510
2001 modern 351 #12,349
2002 modern 364 #12,268
2003 modern 344 #12,577
2004 modern 340 #12,707
2005 modern 332 #12,881
2006 modern 331 #12,990
2007 modern 334 #13,036
2008 modern 350 #12,694
2009 modern 368 #12,476
2010 modern 379 #12,483
2011 modern 366 #12,667
2012 modern 377 #12,238
2013 modern 412 #11,647
2014 modern 419 #11,592
2015 modern 419 #11,483
2016 modern 419 #11,445

Geography

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Where Schroeders are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Churchill, London parishes, Liverpool and St Giles Camberwell. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Shropshire, Mendip, Wandsworth, North Somerset and Sedgemoor. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 Churchill Somerset
2 London parishes London 1
3 London parishes London 3
4 Liverpool Lancashire
5 St Giles Camberwell London (South Districts)

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Shropshire 038 Shropshire
2 Mendip 005 Mendip
3 Wandsworth 001 Wandsworth
4 North Somerset 013 North Somerset
5 Sedgemoor 001 Sedgemoor

Forenames

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First names often paired with Schroeder

These lists show first names that appear often with the Schroeder surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Schroeder

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Schroeder, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Schroeder surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Schroeder household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Schroeder is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Schroeder is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Schroeder falls in decile 10 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the less deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Schroeder is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

This describes the area pattern most associated with Schroeder, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Schroeder

The surname Schroeder has its origins in Germany, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the German word "Schroder," which means "tailor" or "cloth cutter." This occupational surname was likely given to individuals who worked in the textile industry or specialized in tailoring garments.

The earliest known record of the Schroeder surname can be traced back to the 13th century in various regions of Germany, including Bavaria, Saxony, and Westphalia. It was commonly found in medieval documents and records, often spelled with variations such as Schroder, Schroter, or Schrotter.

One of the earliest notable individuals bearing the Schroeder name was Johannes Schroeder, a German theologian and scholar born in 1528 in Rendsburg, Schleswig-Holstein. He authored several religious works and served as a professor at the University of Marburg.

Another prominent figure was Johann Hieronymus Schroeder, a German chemist and alchemist born in 1648 in Hesse. He made significant contributions to the study of chemistry and wrote extensively on alchemical processes.

In the 18th century, Johann Samuel Schroeder (1735-1808) was a German composer and organist known for his contributions to church music and organ compositions.

The Schroeder surname was also associated with notable individuals in the field of literature. Johann Georg Schroeder (1750-1788) was a German poet and playwright who wrote several works in the Sturm und Drang literary movement.

Later, in the 19th century, Friedrich Ludwig Schroeder (1844-1892) was a German philologist and linguist who studied and wrote extensively on the Germanic languages.

While the Schroeder surname originated in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and immigration. Today, it can be found in various countries, including the United States, Canada, and other parts of Europe.

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1881 census detail

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Schroeder families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Schroeder surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Middlesex leads with 52 Schroeders recorded in 1881 and an index of 5.33x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 52 5.33x
Surrey 8 1.68x
Yorkshire 8 0.83x
Lancashire 7 0.60x
Cheshire 4 1.86x
Cornwall 4 3.62x
Lanarkshire 4 1.27x
Cambridgeshire 3 4.86x
Essex 3 1.56x
Hertfordshire 2 2.97x
Cardiganshire 1 4.20x
Devon 1 0.49x
Durham 1 0.34x
Leicestershire 1 0.92x
Norfolk 1 0.67x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Islington London in Middlesex leads with 10 Schroeders recorded in 1881 and an index of 10.58x.

Place Total Index
Islington London 10 10.58x
Mile End Old Town 9 58.44x
Bethnal Green London 7 16.52x
Leeds 6 10.99x
St Andrew Holborn 6 181.27x
Newington 5 13.88x
Bromley London 4 18.64x
Falmouth 4 102.30x
Govan 4 5.13x
St George In East 4 60.33x
Camberwell 3 4.81x
Great Crosby 3 94.94x
Hackney London 3 5.49x
St Andrewthe Less 3 42.49x
West Ham 3 7.06x
Birkenhead 2 11.66x
Cheshunt 2 85.11x
Chester St Mary On Hill 2 108.11x
Liverpool 2 2.85x
Sculcoates 2 13.05x
St George Hanover 2 15.71x
St Marylebone London 2 3.84x
St Pancras London 2 2.55x
Dartmouth Townstall 1 120.48x
Everton 1 2.71x
Gateshead 1 4.60x
Kensington London 1 1.84x
Kilrhedyn 1 312.50x
Moss Side 1 16.42x
Poplar London 1 5.43x
Potter Heigham 1 714.29x
St Martin In Fields 1 17.12x
Syston 1 99.01x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Schroeder surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Schroeder surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Henry 8
Albert 4
George 4
Samuel 3
Adolph 2
Emile 2
Ferdinand 2
John 2
Adolphe 1
Alfred 1
August 1
Augustus 1
Charles 1
Chas.E. 1
Edward 1
Francis 1
Franz 1
Fred 1
Frederick 1
Heinrich 1
Herbert 1
Leopold 1
Ludwig 1
Martin 1
Nicholas 1
Paul 1
Theodor 1
Theodore 1
Thomas 1
William 1
Wm. 1

FAQ

Schroeder surname: questions and answers

How common was the Schroeder surname in 1881?

In 1881, 100 people were recorded with the Schroeder surname. That placed it at #19,750 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Schroeder surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 419 in 2016. That gives Schroeder a modern rank of #11,445.

What does the Schroeder surname mean?

An occupational surname for a tailor or cloth cutter, derived from the German word "schrôter" meaning "cutter."

What does the Schroeder map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Schroeder bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.