About Schildknecht
The surname Schildknecht is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German words "schild" meaning "shield" and "knecht" meaning "servant" or "knight." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Schildknecht can be interpreted as "shield servant" or "shield knight," suggesting that it may have originally been a occupational name for someone who served as a knight or a soldier carrying a shield.
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The surname Schildknecht is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schildknecht based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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