Sneijers is a Dutch variant of the surname Snijder, meaning "tailor" in Dutch. It is a cognate of the German Schneider, which derives from schneiden "to cut". As a occupational surname, Sneijers originally referred to someone who worked as a tailor, a common trade in medieval times.
The name is primarily found in the Netherlands, with modest presence in Belgium and the Dutch diaspora. The surname is closely related to other Dutch variants such as De Snaijer, Snaaijer, Sneijder, and Sneijders. German forms like Snider, Sniders, Snyder, and Schneider are also related, with Schneider being one of the most common surnames in German-speaking countries.
Notable bearers include Dutch footballer Wesley Sneijder (born 1984), though note his spelling lacks the final 's'. The name appears in early Dutch records as patronymic or topographic, and its usage remains primarily in the Low Countries.
- Meaning: Tailor (occupational)
- Origin: Dutch
- Type: Occupational surname
- Usage Regions: Netherlands, Belgium