Given name & surname

Schindler

Schindler is a surname from German. It is used in English and German.

Original GermanSchindele

Meaning & origin

Where it comes from

Schindler comes from German.

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How it developed

From German Schindler.

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Schindler’s family of names

In German usage, Schindler as a surname has a related form in SCHINDEL. In German usage, Schindler as a surname has a related form in SCHINDELE. In German usage, Schindler as a surname has a related form in SCHINDELE.

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