Find out how popular the last name Wandschneider is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Wandschneider.

Wandschneider, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Wandschneider surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Wandschneider in America

Wandschneider is the 128249th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Wandschneider surname appeared 133 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Wandschneider.

We can also compare 2010 data for Wandschneider to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Wandschneider

The surname "WANDSCHNEIDER" is of German origin and dates back to the late medieval period. It is derived from the German words "wand" meaning "wall" and "schneider" meaning "cutter" or "tailor." The name likely referred to a person who worked as a wall cutter, someone who cut openings or niches in walls.

The earliest known references to the surname Wandschneider can be found in historical records from the 15th and 16th centuries in various regions of Germany, particularly in areas such as Saxony, Thuringia, and Silesia. The name was often spelled in slightly different ways, such as "Wandschnider" or "Wandschnitter," reflecting regional variations in language and dialect.

One of the earliest documented individuals with this surname was Hans Wandschneider, a stonemason who lived in the town of Freiberg, Saxony, in the late 15th century. Historical records indicate that he worked on the construction of the Freiberg Cathedral, likely specializing in cutting and shaping stone for the walls and architectural features of the building.

Another notable figure was Johannes Wandschneider, a master woodcarver born in Görlitz, Silesia, in the early 16th century. He is renowned for his intricate carvings on the walls and interiors of several churches and guild houses in the region, showcasing his exceptional skill as a wall cutter and wood worker.

In the 17th century, the Wandschneider family had a presence in the city of Leipzig, with several members working as stonemasons and builders. One of them, Georg Wandschneider (1620-1689), is believed to have been involved in the construction of the iconic Paulinerkirche, a prominent church in Leipzig that was later demolished in the 19th century.

Another notable figure was Karl Wandschneider (1787-1855), a architect and engineer from Saxony who played a significant role in the design and construction of several public buildings and infrastructure projects in the region during the early 19th century.

Throughout history, the surname Wandschneider has also been associated with various professions beyond wall cutting and masonry, such as tailoring, carpentry, and other skilled trades. However, the name's origin and connection to the specific craft of wall cutting remain deeply rooted in its etymological history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Wandschneider

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Wandschneider.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Wandschneider was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Wandschneider has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Wandschneider was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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