schaber

Schaber is a German-language surname and a common noun in German meaning “scraper” or “scraping tool.” As a surname, Schaber originates from an occupational name for someone who made, used, or sold scraping tools, or who performed scraping-related tasks in crafts such as leatherworking, woodworking, or metalworking. The form is found in German-speaking regions and among descendants of German communities abroad, with occasional transliterations in other languages.

In its noun sense, schaber denotes a hand tool used to scrape or remove material from surfaces. It appears in historical and technical texts describing trades like carpentry, tanning, and processing of hides, as well as in modern products and workshop contexts.

The surname Schaber is borne by many individuals and may be encountered in genealogical records, archives, and public databases. The name contributes to the broader set of German occupational surnames that reflect medieval trades and craft practices.