Meaning & History
Occupational name for a maker or painter of shields, from Middle High German, Middle Dutch schilt "shield".
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indicate the level to which a name has been verified.Type Surname (from location & ornamental)
Usage Jewish
Meaning & History
From German Schild "shield" or "(house) sign", applied either as an ornamental name or as a habitational name for someone who lived in a house distinguished by a sign.