Surname Schiedemann - Meaning and Origin

Schiedemann: What does the surname Schiedemann mean?

The surname Schiedemann is a German toponymic last name that is derived from the words scheide or seide which means "a division or border between two properties". It is believed that the name originally belonged to someone who lived near a border. This suggests that the Schiedemann surname was given to a family that owned the land near a boundary or was appointed as a boundary guard.

The name Schiedemann is most commonly found in Germany, though it is also seen in other parts of Europe and North America. It is estimated that there are over 2600 records involving the name Schiedemann across the world.

Generally, the Schiedemann name is connected with ancient German culture and heritage. The name Schiedemann is used as a sign of respect for those who had courage in fighting and protecting what was theirs. Those with the Schiedemann name often express loyalty and unwavering commitment in those they love and commitment to what they believe in. They uphold honesty and integrity in everything they do.

Though the name Schiedemann may have been derived from physical borders or boundaries, the name is a symbol of family unity and loyalty across borders, an enduring legacy carried by those who proudly carry this name.

Schiedemann: Where does the name Schiedemann come from?

The last name Schiedemann is most commonly found in Germany and is of German origin. It began as a locational name derived from Schiedemann, a toponym found in several places in the country, such as Lippstadt, Westphalia. It is a combination of two elements: the German word 'schiede' meaning 'divide' and 'mann' meaning 'man.'

It is estimated that there are around 500 bearers of the Schiedemann surname living in Germany today. It is also found in countries such as the United States of America, United Kingdom, Sweden, Denmark and the Netherlands. Primarily, people bearing the surname Schiedemann in these countries are either of German descent, or descended from German immigrants.

In the United States, the Schiedemann surname is most commonly concentrated in states such as Wisconsin, Illinois and California. In Wisconsin, the surname is found most prominently in Milwaukee and Marshall counties. It is found in low numbers in New York, Pennsylvania, and Ohio.

In the United Kingdom, there are an estimated 50 people bearing the Schiedemann last name, although many are likely of German descent. It can also be found in Canada, particularly the provinces of British Columbia and Ontario.

The Schiedemann surname is also found in other parts of the world, particularly South America, Australia, New Zealand, and even parts of Africa. Its popularity is largely attributed to migration from Germany during the 19th century.

Variations of the surname Schiedemann

The surname Schiedemann is a German name of occupational origin, derived from the occupation of 'Schiedemann', meaning 'officiate', 'equalizer' or 'arbitrator'. It is thought to originate from a person involved in the reconciliation of disputes and conflicts.

Variants of Schiedemann include Schiedermann, Schiedermann, Scheideman, Scheidemann and Sheedman. Spellings of Schiedemann include Schiedemann, Schiedemannn, Schiederman, Schiedermann, Scheideman, Scheidemann and Scheidmann.

Surnames of the same origin may include Schiedmann, Scheidemann, Scheid, Schidemann, Scheit, Scheithauer, Scheiwe, Scheuer or Scherman.

Schiedemann's are believed to have originated from the German region of Lower Saxony, and the North German region which was formed by the merging of the states of Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Mecklenburg-Strelitz, Prussia, Brandenburg and Saxony in 1871, and also from the German states of Westphalia and Baden-Württemberg.

It is believed that the surname 'Schiedemann' was derived from the Middle Low German term 'scîdemann', and was a designation for a special official or judge appointed to settle legal disputes and appeals. As far as the records show, the name is believed to have first appeared in the late 13th century and is thought to have been initially found in Lower Saxony and the North German Region.

Famous people with the name Schiedemann

• Uwe Schiedemann, German former professional footballer
• Kathy Schiedemann, American actress in the early 21st century
• Karina Schiedemann, Argentine professional footballer
• Frank Schiedemann, German politician who served in the Bundestag from 1998-2005
• Emil Schiedemann, German composer, conductor, and social worker
• Juliane Schiedemann, German freestyle swimmer and silver medalist at the 2000 Summer Olympics
• Luiz Schiedemann, Brazilian climber and mountain guide
• Ingo Schiedemann, German ice hockey player
• Georg Schiedemann, German politician of the Social Democratic Party who served in the Bavarian Landtag from 1954-1958
• Eberhard Schiedemann, German civil engineer and professor of geotechnical engineering
• Maria Schiedemann, German painter and sculptor
• Karl Schiedemann, German entomologist and professor of zoology
• Emanuel Schiedemann, German poet, playwright, and short story author
• Jana Schiedemann, German field hockey player who competed in the 2012 Summer Olympics
• Kurt Schiedemann, German passenger airline pilot and entrepreneur

Other surnames

Schiedemair