Schmid

Schmid Meaning & Origin

About Schmid
The surname Schmid is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "smid" or "smit," meaning "blacksmith." It is a common occupational surname that was given to individuals who worked as blacksmiths, metalworkers, or craftsmen involved in forging and shaping metal. The name Schmid is widespread in German-speaking countries and has variations such as Schmidt, Schmitt, and Schmitz.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Schmid is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Schmid: 11,400
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 3,165
  • Frequency per 100k people: 3.86

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schmid 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 Schmid is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XMT
🗽 NYSIIS
SNA
🔊 Soundex
S20503
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH M IH1 D
🌐 IPA
/ʃmɪd/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XMT', 'SMT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S253

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schmid in Braille

Here's how to represent Schmid in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Schmid in braille

How to sign the name Schmid using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Schmid using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Schmid in sign language

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