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Schmidt.

A surname from German [in turn originating as an occupation].

7 characters1 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

name/ʃmɪt/
  1. A surname from German [in turn originating as an occupation].

Where this word comes from

Borrowed from German Schmidt (“smith”). Doublet of Smid and Smith.

noun/ʃmɪt/
  1. Ellipsis of Schmidt telescope.

    abbreviation · alt-of · ellipsis
Where this word comes from

Borrowed from German Schmidt (“smith”). Doublet of Smid and Smith.

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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.