Schmitz Family Crest and Surname Origin
A short guide to the Schmitz surname: its meaning, its roots in Germany, and its heraldry.
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Origin of the Schmitz name
Schmitz is a German occupational surname for a smith, from Middle High German smit, with the genitive or patronymic ending -z, "of the smith". It is typical of the Lower Rhine, especially around Cologne, Düsseldorf and Aachen, where it is one of the most common family names.
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Schmitz name FAQ
What does the Schmitz name mean?
The smith's (son). Common variants include Schmidt, Schmitt, Schmits.
Where does the Schmitz surname come from?
It originates in Germany, and is also found in the United States, Belgium and the Netherlands.
Is there a Schmitz coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Schmitz crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Schmitz coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Duden Familiennamen; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).