<P> Schmidt is a common German occupational surname derived from the German word `` Schmied '' meaning `` blacksmith '' and / or `` metalworker '' . This surname is the German equivalent of `` Smith '' in the English - speaking world . </P>
<P> Schmidt is a common German occupational surname derived from the German word `` Schmied '' meaning `` blacksmith '' and / or `` metalworker '' . This surname is the German equivalent of `` Smith '' in the English - speaking world . </P>
where does the last name schmidt come from
where does the last name schmidt come from
derived from the German word `` Schmied '' meaning `` blacksmith '' and / or `` metalworker ''
derived from the German word `` Schmied '' meaning `` blacksmith '' and / or `` metalworker ''