Schubert is a German surname meaning "shoemaker" (from Middle High German schuochwürte). It is a variant of Schuchardt, belonging to a group of occupational surnames for cobblers. Besides Schubert, other variants include Schuchard, Schuchert, and Schuhart. The name is most famously associated with Austrian composer Franz Schubert (1797–1828), a prolific figure of the late Classical and early Romantic eras. Despite his short life, he composed over 1,000 works, including 600 Lieder, nine symphonies, and numerous chamber pieces. His mastery of melodic and harmonic innovation in songs such as "Gretchen am Spinnrade," "Erlkönig," and "Ave Maria" epitomized the Romantic art song. The name's widespread use in German-speaking regions persists to this day. Meaning: Shoemaker, cobbler Origin: German occupational surname Type: Surname derived from a profession Associated regions: Germany, Austria