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Schild 1
Type Surname (from occupation)
Usage German, Dutch

Meaning & History

Occupational name for a maker or painter of shields, from Middle High German, Middle Dutch schilt "shield".
Added 7/18/2014 by Fanny
Edited 7/22/2014 by Fanny

Schild 2
not set
Type Surname (from location)
Usage Jewish

Meaning & History

From German Schild "shield", "(house) sign", applied either as an ornamental name or as a habitational name for someone who lived in a house distinguished by a sign.
Added 7/18/2014 by Fanny