Schacht

Meaning

A surname derived from the German word 'Schacht,' meaning a shaft, pit, or mine shaft.

Etymology

The name originates from the Middle High German 'Schacht,' referring to a mining shaft or deep pit. This occupational surname was applied to miners or those who worked with or managed mine shafts.

About the Schacht Surname

Schacht is a German occupational surname referring to mining work and shaft operations. The name reflects the importance of mining in medieval and early modern German economies.

Distribution

Found primarily in German-speaking regions, particularly in areas with historical mining activity.

Notable Bearers

Hjalmar Schacht (German economist and Nazi-era official)

People with the Schacht Surname