About Schmaling
The surname Schmaling is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "smal," meaning "small" or "little." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for a person of small stature or someone with a diminutive personality. The suffix "-ing" is a common Germanic suffix used to indicate belonging or association. Therefore, the surname Schmaling can be interpreted as "belonging to the small one" or "associated with the little person."
The surname Schmaling is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schmaling 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 Schmaling is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Schmaling in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Schmaling using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.