Given name & surname

Schmitz

“a blacksmith”

In German use, Schmitz is a variant of Schmidt. One German interpretation is “a blacksmith.”

Meaning & origin

What it means

In German use, Schmitz is a variant of Schmidt. One German interpretation is “a blacksmith.”

Explained through its name family

Where it comes from

In German use, Schmitz is a variant of Schmidt. An origin associated with Schmidt is German.

Explained through its name family

Schmitz’s family of names

In German usage, Schmitz as a surname has a related form in SCHMID. In German usage, Schmitz as a surname has a related form in SCHMID. In German usage, Schmitz as a surname has a related form in SCHMIDL.

Walk Schmitz’s family in the name graph

SchmitzΣχμιτζSchmidtSchmidSmitsSchmidtsSchmittSchmiederSchmiedleSchmittleinSchmittleSchmidleSchmiedSchmidlSchmiedel

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Around the world

Schmitz has relatives in 3 languages.

German

14 related names in 3 languages. Point at a dot, or tab to the map and use the arrow keys.

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