Schmoldt

Schmoldt Meaning & Origin

About Schmoldt
The surname Schmoldt is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "smolde," meaning "to smolder" or "to burn slowly." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with a fiery or passionate temperament. Over time, the name evolved into a surname and was passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Schmoldt can be found primarily in Germany and the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schmoldt: 479
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 44,808
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.16

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schmoldt based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

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XMLT
🗽 NYSIIS
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🔊 Soundex
S205043
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH M OW1 L T
🌐 IPA
/ʃmoʊlt/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XMLT', 'SMLT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S254

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schmoldt in Braille

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

The name Schmoldt in braille

How to sign the name Schmoldt using Sign Language

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

The name Schmoldt in sign language

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