About Schmaltz
The surname Schmaltz is of German origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "shmaltz," meaning "rendered chicken fat." It was originally an occupational name for someone who worked with or sold poultry fat. Over time, the surname Schmaltz has also come to be used metaphorically to describe someone who is sentimental or overly emotional.
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The surname Schmaltz is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schmaltz based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Schmaltz in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Schmaltz using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.