How Do You Spell SCHMIDT?

Pronunciation: [ʃmˈɪt] (IPA)

The spelling of the surname "Schmidt" can be a bit confusing for non-native English speakers. The correct pronunciation is /ʃmɪt/, with the "sch" sound representing a combination of the "sh" and "ch" sounds, while the "m" and "t" are pronounced separately. This makes the word four phonemes long - /ʃ/ /m/ /ɪ/ /t/. In German, the name is spelled with an umlaut over the "e" - "Schmidt" - which indicates a slightly different pronunciation, but in English, the umlaut is omitted.

SCHMIDT Meaning and Definition

1. There is no official dictionary definition for the term "schmidt." It is likely because "Schmidt" is a proper noun commonly used as a surname, making it difficult to provide a general definition. However, when used as a surname, "Schmidt" is of German origin and is quite prevalent in Germany and other German-speaking regions. The name "Schmidt" is derived from the German word "Schmied," which means "blacksmith" in English. Therefore, "Schmidt" can be loosely associated with the occupation of blacksmithing.

   It is worth noting that "Schmidt" is a relatively common surname, similar to "Smith" in English-speaking countries. As a result, the name has spread across various parts of the world due to migration and immigration. Additionally, some individuals may adopt "Schmidt" as a stage or pen name, using it to represent their creative or professional identity while deriving no specific meaning from the name itself.

   Despite the absence of a dictionary definition specifically for "schmidt," it is important to remember that dictionaries are continually updated, and new words and meanings may be added over time.

Top Common Misspellings for SCHMIDT *

• schimdt 28.5714285%

* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

Other Common Misspellings for SCHMIDT

• scmidt
• schnidt
• schuldt
• schehdt
• achmidt
• zchmidt
• xchmidt
• dchmidt
• echmidt
• wchmidt
• schjidt
• shmidt
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• scimidt
• smidt
• schmryt
• scmsdt
• Schmids
• Schlict
• Schnift
• Schait

Etymology of SCHMIDT

The surname "Schmidt" is of German origin and is one of the most common surnames in Germany. It is derived from the Middle High German word "smid" or "smit", which means "blacksmith". The word "smid" itself comes from the Old High German word "smith", which has the same meaning. Over time, the name "Schmidt" became a hereditary surname and was given to individuals whose profession was that of a blacksmith or metalworker.

Similar spelling words for SCHMIDT

• Schmitz,
• scimitar,
• Schmitt,
• schmit,
• Schmidtke,
• schmied,
• schmieder,
• schmader,
• Schnider,
• schmutz,
• schmid.