Meaning, origin and history of the surname Schmidt

Type Surname (from occupation)

Pronounced Pron. /ˈʃmɪt/ [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

Occupational name derived from Middle High German smit "smith, metalworker", a cognate of Smith.

Other Languages & CulturesSmeets, Smets, Smit, Smits(Dutch) Smith, Smythe(English) De Smet(Flemish)