Schmidt
Schmidt is a common German surname that is equivalent to the English word "smith". The name is derived from the German word "schmied", which means "blacksmith". It is the most common occupational surname in Germany, and is also prevalent in Denmark, where it is spelled "Schmidt".
Origin and Meaning[edit | edit source]
The surname Schmidt originated in Germany and is derived from the occupation of blacksmith. The word "schmied" in German means "smith", and the addition of the "t" at the end signifies "son of" or "descendant of". Therefore, the name can be translated to mean "son of the smith" or "descendant of the smith".
Distribution[edit | edit source]
Schmidt is the most common occupational surname in Germany. It is also prevalent in Denmark, where it is spelled "Schmidt". In the United States, it is the 17th most common surname.
Notable People[edit | edit source]
There are many notable people with the surname Schmidt, including:
- Helmut Schmidt (1918–2015), German politician and member of the Social Democratic Party of Germany
- Mike Schmidt (born 1949), American professional baseball player
- Armin Schmidt (born 1965), German footballer
- Eric Schmidt (born 1955), American businessman and former CEO of Google
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