About Schmidl
The surname Schmidl is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Schmied," meaning "blacksmith" in German. The suffix "-l" is a diminutive, indicating a smaller or younger version of the original name. Therefore, Schmidl can be interpreted as "little blacksmith" or "son of the blacksmith." This surname likely originated as a way to distinguish a younger or smaller member of a family of blacksmiths.
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The surname Schmidl is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schmidl 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 Schmidl in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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