About Schmitz
The surname Schmitz is of German origin and is derived from the personal name Schmidt, which means "smith" in German. It is a common occupational surname that was given to people who worked as blacksmiths or metalworkers. The suffix "-z" is a diminutive form, indicating "son of" or "descendant of." Therefore, Schmitz can be interpreted as "son of the blacksmith" or "descendant of the metalworker."
The surname Schmitz is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schmitz 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 Schmitz in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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