About Schild
The surname Schild is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schild," meaning "shield." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who made or used shields. The name may have also been used as a nickname for someone who was strong or protective like a shield. Overall, the surname Schild is associated with the occupation or characteristics related to shields.
The surname Schild is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schild based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Schild is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Schild in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Schild using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.