About Schmautz
The surname Schmautz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schmaz," meaning "to smear" or "to spread." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who worked as a plasterer or a person who spread or applied substances. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Schmautz are likely to have ancestors who were involved in such occupations.
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Here's how to represent Schmautz in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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