Goldschmidt

Occupational

Meaning

Derived from German and Yiddish elements meaning 'goldsmith,' referring to someone who works with gold.

Etymology

The surname combines 'gold' with 'schmied' or 'schmidt' (smith/craftsman) from Old High German. It is a common occupational surname among German and Jewish communities.

About the Goldschmidt Surname

A German and Yiddish occupational surname referring to goldsmiths, one of the most common surnames with this meaning. The name has been documented since medieval times across Germanic and Jewish communities.

Distribution

Found throughout German-speaking regions and among Jewish communities worldwide.

Notable Bearers

Bertrand Goldschmidt (nuclear scientist), Leopoldo Goldschmidt (conductor)

People with the Goldschmidt Surname

Arthur Goldschmidt