Save Type Surname (from occupation) Usage German Pronounced Pron. SHMIT [key·IPA] Expand LinksMeaning & History Occupational name derived from Middle High German smit "smith, metalworker", a cognate of SMITH. DetailsRelated Names VariantsSchmid, Schmitt, SchmitzOther Languages & CulturesSmeets, Smets, Smit, Smits(Dutch) Smith, Smythe(English) De Smet(Flemish) Entry updated July 2, 2017 ·