Schmid

Occupational

Meaning

A blacksmith or metalworker.

Etymology

Derived from the Middle High German 'smit' or 'schmid,' from the Old High German 'smid,' meaning blacksmith. The term comes from the Proto-Germanic root for striking or forging metal.

About the Schmid Surname

Schmid is an occupational surname indicating a blacksmith or metalworker. Blacksmiths were essential craftspeople in medieval communities, making this a widespread and respected surname.

Distribution

Common throughout German-speaking regions, with relatively even distribution across different areas.

People with the Schmid Surname

E.S. Schmid

Edward Schmid

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