Schmit History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Netherlands
Germany

Early Origins of the Schmit family

The surname Schmit was first found in Holland, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. The name was first recorded in Utrecht, a city and capital of the province of Utrecht. The ramparts of this ancient city were destroyed in 1830. The Domkerk(1254) is on the site of the original church of St.Willibrord in 720. In the crypt are the hearts of Conrad II (1039) and Henry V (1125) two German Emperors. The Museum is notable for its relics and artifacts. Its tumultuous history was strongly influenced by religious conflict. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family.

Early History of the Schmit family

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Schmit Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Smit, Smitt, Smitte, Smites, Smitts, Smiit, Smiites, Smittes, van Smit, Smut, Smutts, van Smutts, Schmit, Schmidt, van Schmidt and many more.

Early Notables of the Schmit family

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Schmit Ranking

In the United States, the name Schmit is the 8,533^rd most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1 However, in France, the name Schmit is ranked the 1,144^th most popular surname with an estimated 4,803 people with that name. 2

Schmit migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Schmit Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Adam Schmit, who arrived in America in 1709
Adam Schmit, who arrived in New York in 1709 3
Esmist Schmit, who landed in New York in 1709 3
Hans Jacob Schmit, who arrived in New York in 1709 3
Hans Migel Schmit, who landed in New York in 1709 3
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Schmit Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Catharine Schmit, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1803 3
Ulrich Schmit, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1803 3
Herm Heinr Schmit, who arrived in America in 1814-1820 3
Henry Schmit, aged 24, who landed in New York, NY in 1847 3
Charles Schmit, aged 28, who landed in New York, NY in 1847 3
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Schmit Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Emit Schmit, who arrived in Arkansas in 1904 3
Emmet Schmit, who landed in Arkansas in 1904 3
Adolf Schmit, who settled in Scott Co. IA in 1921

Contemporary Notables of the name Schmit (post 1700) +

Joseph Schmit, American politician, Candidate for Connecticut State House of Representatives from Waterbury, 1906 4
Frank N. Schmit, American politician, Representative from California 40th District, 2000 4

Citations +

"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
http://www.journaldesfemmes.com/nom-de-famille/nom/
Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2016, January 12) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html