Snijders is a Dutch occupational surname. Snijder literally means "cutter", referring to a taylor or a woodcarver. People with this surname include: Ad Snijders (1929–2010), Dutch painter, collagist and a social activist Arsenio Snijders (born 1990), Dutch footballer (1923–1990), Surinamese composer, conductor and musician Frans Snijders (1579–1657), Flemish painter of animals and still life Genaro Snijders (born 1989), Dutch footballer (born 1953), Surinamese composer, conductor, and trombonist, nephew of Eddy Ivo Snijders (born 1980), Dutch rower Jan Snijders (born 1943), Dutch judoka, twin brother of Peter (born 1987), Dutch footballer Lee Snijders, American designer, television host of "Design on a Dime" Mark Snijders (born 1972), Dutch footballer Peter Snijders (born 1943), Dutch judoka, twin brother of Jan Ronald Snijders (born 1949), Dutch-Surinamese jazz flutist and author, son of Eddy Tom Snijders (born 1949), Dutch statistician Wende Snijders (born 1978), Dutch singer Wouter Snijders (1928–2020), Dutch judge and legal scholar Occupational surnames Dutch-language surnames