a German surname meaning 'smith' or metalworker
from Middle High German smit 'smith', from Old High German smid, related to smītan 'to smite'
Schmidt is basically the German version of Smith - both names come from people who 'smite' or hammer metal! It's one of the most common surnames in Germany, just like Smith is in English-speaking countries.
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