Find out how popular the last name Schmig is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Schmig.

Schmig, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Schmig surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Schmig in America

Schmig is the 112568th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Schmig surname appeared 156 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Schmig.

We can also compare 2010 data for Schmig to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Schmig

The surname SCHMIG is of German origin, with its roots traced back to the 14th century. It is believed to have originated in the southern regions of Germany, particularly in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. The name is derived from the Middle High German word "smiec," which means "blacksmith" or "metalworker."

SCHMIG is closely related to other surnames such as Schmied, Schmitt, and Schmitz, all of which share a common origin in the metalworking trade. The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in medieval German church records and tax rolls, often associated with individuals involved in the production of tools, weapons, and other metalwork.

One of the earliest known references to the SCHMIG surname dates back to 1382, when a blacksmith named Hans SCHMIG was mentioned in a land deed in the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, located in the Franconian region of Bavaria. This document serves as one of the earliest written records of the name's existence.

In the 15th century, the SCHMIG name appeared in several manuscripts and chronicles, including the Nuremberg Chronicle, a highly illustrated world history book published in 1493. One notable figure from this period was Peter SCHMIG, a renowned blacksmith and armorer who lived in Augsburg during the late 1400s and early 1500s.

As the centuries passed, the SCHMIG surname spread throughout Germany and neighboring regions. In the 17th century, a prominent SCHMIG family resided in the town of Hachenburg, located in the Westerwald region of Rhineland-Palatinate. This branch of the family produced several notable individuals, including Johann SCHMIG (1623-1697), a respected magistrate and landowner.

Another notable figure bearing the SCHMIG name was Friedrich SCHMIG (1768-1843), a German mathematician and astronomer from Saxony. He made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics and was a member of the prestigious Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences.

In the 19th century, the SCHMIG surname gained further recognition with the birth of Wilhelm SCHMIG (1831-1897), a renowned German painter and illustrator from Nuremberg. His works, which often depicted scenes from German folklore and mythology, are highly regarded and can be found in numerous museums and collections.

The name SCHMIG has also been associated with various geographical locations throughout Germany, such as the town of Schmigadorf in Saxony-Anhalt, which likely derived its name from an early SCHMIG settler or landowner in the area.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Schmig

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Schmig.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Schmig was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Schmig has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Schmig was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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