About Schmidt
The surname Schmidt is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name for a blacksmith. It is derived from the Middle High German word "smid" or the Old High German word "smitho," both meaning "blacksmith." The name Schmidt is one of the most common surnames in Germany and is also found in other German-speaking countries.
The surname Schmidt holds a prominent position in our records, ranking within the top 500. Here's an in-depth look at its popularity and demographic spread:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schmidt 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 Schmidt is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Schmidt in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Schmidt using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.