Snedaker (Snedeker) surname

The surname Snedaker (or Snedeker) is of German origin, derived from the Middle High German word “snede,” meaning “cut” or “section,” possibly referring to an ancestor involved in woodworking or fencing. It is a surname that likely originated as an occupational or descriptive name, indicating a person associated with cutting or dividing. Over time, it became established in American and European populations through immigration. As a family name, it carries historical connections to early German-speaking communities and reflects the linguistic and occupational heritage of its bearers.