What is shmigel?

Shmigel, also spelled Shmyhel (Ukrainian: Шмигель), is a Ukrainian surname of Ashkenazi Jewish origin. It is thought to be derived from a German term for a blacksmith, reflecting the occupation of an ancestor.

People with the surname Shmigel/Shmyhel include:

  • <a href="https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/Yuriy%20Shmyhel">Yuriy Shmyhel</a>, a Ukrainian football player.