Šmits (feminine: Šmite and Šmita) is a Latvian masculine surname derived from the German occupational surname Schmidt, from the German language word schmied meaning "blacksmith" and/or "metalworker".[1]
| Origin | |
|---|---|
| Language(s) | German |
| Meaning | Latvianized form of the German occupational surname Schmidt, from the German language word schmied meaning "blacksmith" and/or "metalworker"[1] |
| Region of origin | Latvia |
| Other names | |
| Related names | Kalējs |
People with the surname Šmits include:
- Anatolijs Šmits (1941–1998), Latvian chess master
- Jānis Šmits (also known as Yanis Smits; 1941–2020), Latvian theologian and Baptist pastor
- Jānis Šmits (born 1968), Latvian politician
- Rolands Šmits (born 1995), Latvian basketball player
References
edit- ^ a b "Why did Latvians choose German surnames?". Public broadcasting of Latvia. 12 September 2020. Retrieved 8 February 2023.
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