Schmit

Schmit is a surname of German origin. It is a variant spelling of Schmidt, which is one of the most common German surnames. The name derives from the Middle High German word "smit," meaning "smith" or "blacksmith." As such, the surname originally denoted a person who worked as a blacksmith. The change from "Schmidt" to "Schmit" likely occurred through regional dialectal variations or spelling errors over time. Individuals with the surname Schmit are found in various parts of the world, particularly in regions with historical German immigration. The surname may also have variations in spelling, such as Schmitt.