hinderer

Hinderer is a surname of German origin. It is likely derived from hindern, the German verb meaning to hinder or obstruct, and may have originated as an occupational or descriptive name for a person who hindered others or who lived near an obstacle. The name is found in the United States and parts of Europe.

Notable people with the surname include Rick Hinderer, an American custom knife maker and founder of Hinderer Knives. Through his company, he has contributed to the field of contemporary knife design and manufacturing.

Hinderer Knives is an American knife company established by Rick Hinderer. It produces folding and fixed-blade knives and is recognized within the knife-enthusiast community for its rugged construction and engineering.

In linguistics, hinderer can function as an agent noun formed from the verb hinder, meaning "one who hinders"; however, as a common noun it is uncommon beyond formal or descriptive usage and mainly appears in proper names.