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Scheidt

Scheidt is a surname of German origin. The exact etymology is not definitively established, but it is commonly linked to Middle High German roots related to scheiden, meaning to separate or divide, and to toponymic or administrative terms describing a boundary, division, or office. The name likely arose as a descriptive or occupational surname and subsequently spread with German-speaking populations.

In modern usage, Scheidt is found in Germany and among descendants of German emigrants in countries such

Notable individuals bearing the name have appeared across diverse fields, including science, sports, and the arts,

as
the
United
States,
Canada,
and
Brazil,
as
well
as
in
other
parts
of
Europe.
Variants
and
spellings
include
Scheidt
and
Schiedt,
with
regional
pronunciations
sometimes
influencing
orthography.
The
surname’s
distribution
reflects
historical
migration,
settlement
patterns,
and
cultural
exchange
typical
of
Germanic
onomastics.
illustrating
how
German-origin
surnames
have
disseminated
through
various
professional
communities.
As
with
many
surnames
of
German
origin,
the
contemporary
presence
of
Scheidt
results
from
centuries
of
migration,
demographic
shifts,
and
changing
national
borders.