About Pottschmidt
The surname Pottschmidt is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "Pott," meaning pot or kettle, and "Schmidt," meaning blacksmith. Therefore, the meaning of the surname Pottschmidt can be interpreted as "pot blacksmith" or "blacksmith who works with pots or kettles." This surname likely originated as an occupational name for someone who was involved in the production or repair of pots and kettles in medieval Germany.
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The surname Pottschmidt is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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