Schmick

Schmick is a surname of German origin. In Australian slang, schmick (adjective) can mean "cool", stylish or nicely customized.

Variations
  • Schmidt (northern Germany)
  • Schmid (southern Germany)
  • Schmitz (Rhineland)
  • Schmied
  • Schmitt
  • Schmich (Baden-Württemberg, Southwest Germany)
  • Smith (English)
  • Schminke

Meaning

Metonymic: Similar to the meaning of "smith" as in blacksmith.

Motto
  • Virtus Nobilitat (Latin)
  • "Virtue Enobles" (English)

Origins

First found in the northern provinces that were later to make up Prussia, where the name emerged in mediaeval times as the name of one of the notable families of the region.

Many immigrants from Germany with the surname Schmich changed the spelling to Schmick to bring the spelling in line with the English pronunciation.

Some of the first settlers of United States of this name or some of its variants were: Anna Maria Schmidt, who went to New York State in 1710; and Johannes Schmidt who went to Germantown, Pennsylvania between 1683 and 1709. Arnd Schmidt emigrated with his family and with many other Schmidts to England or America in 1709.

Facts

Popularity Rank in US: #31178

Notable Schmicks
  • Jessica Schmick (Men's Basketball Media Contact at Washington State University)
  • Joe Schmick, a member of the Washington State House of Representatives, representing the 9th Legislative District
  • Douglas Schmick (1947-2016), co-founder of the seafood-focused McCormick & Schmick's restaurant chain.
  • Mary Schmich Pulitzer-Prize winning columnist for the Chicago Tribune newspaper.
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