Smidt

Smidt is a surname. In many cases, it is a spelling variation of the German surname Schmidt, originated from Plattdeutsch language Frisian. Notable people with the surname include:

• Helio Smidt, Tycoon Varig Company
• Christian Smidt, Pastor, first Luteran Pastor of the most ancient Luteran church in activity in South America
• Eric Smidt, American businessman
• Heinrich Smidt (1798–1867), German writer
• Hendrik Jan Smidt (1831–1917), Dutch politician
• J. H. Smidt van Gelder (1887-1969), Dutch pediatrician and art collector
• Johann Smidt (1773–1857), German politician and theologian
• Johannes Smidt (1887–1973), Norwegian theologian and priest
• Karoline Smidt Nielsen (born 1994), Danish footballer
• Karl Smidt (1903–1984), German naval commander
• Kristian Smidt (1916–2013), Norwegian literary historian
• Mathias Bay-Smidt (born 1996), Danish badminton player
• Orville Smidt (born 1943), American politician
• Rupert de Smidt (1883–1986), South African cricketer
• Steen Smidt-Jensen (born 1945), Danish athlete
• Wolbert Klaus Smidt (1936-2016), German secret service official, diplomat and publicist