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The surname Schmaltz has a long and distinguished history in Germany, dating back to the Early Middle Ages. The name is derived from the German "schmal," meaning "narrow, small, slight," and is often used as an element in compound names, such as "Schmalbauch" (small belly), "Schmalhoffart" (small pride), and "Schmalfuss" (narrow foot).
The surname Schmaltz was first found in Schleswig-Holstein, where the surname is thought to have first emerged. The earliest known bearer of the name was Ecgeho dictus Smale, who was a resident of Hamburg in the year 1270. The Schmaltz family established its presence in Schleswig-Holstein in these formative days and quickly became prominent, figuring prominently in the early history of the region and contributing greatly to the development of the medieval culture of North Germany.
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Schmaltz research. Another 87 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1667, 1748 and 1827 are included under the topic Early Schmaltz History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Spelling variations of this family name include: Schmal, Schmall, Schmahl, Schmahll, Small and many more.
Another 29 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Schmaltz Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
In the United States, the name Schmaltz is the 13,164th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1