indicate the level to which a name has been verified.
Type Surname (from nickname)
Usage German
Other Forms FormsSmikle, Schmierer, Schmitchel, Schmaichel, Schmejchel, Schmechel, Schmachel, Schmirer, Schmmeichel, Schmiechel, Smeichel, Schmickle, Schmikler, Schmeigel, Schmeitzel, Szmejchel, Smeikle, Schmieke, Schmieke, Schmeiche, Smickle, Smykle, Smicle, Schmickle, Schmicker, Schmeiske, Schmeiski, Schmaiske, Schmikler, Schmicher
Meaning & History
Nickname for a flatterer, derived from Middle High German smeichen literally meaning "to flatter". Famous bearers of this surname include Peter Schmeichel (1963-) and his son Kasper Schmeichel (1986-), both of whom are Danish soccer goalkeepers.