Schild is a German surname meaning "shield". Notable people with the surname include:Alfred Schild (1921–1977), American physicist André Schild (1910–1981), Swiss linguist Bernadette Schild, Austrian alpine skier Charles Schild (1902–1980), American inventor Christina Schild, Austrian-Canadian actress Edi Schild, Swiss cross-country skier Erwin Schild, German-Canadian Conservative rabbi and author Irving Schild, American commercial photographer Jerry Schild, former NASCAR Cup Series driver Marlies Schild, Austrian alpine skier Martina Schild, Swiss alpine skier Ozer Schild (1930-2006), Danish-born Israeli academic, President of the University of Haifa and President of the College of Judea and Samaria. Rolf Schild (1924–2003), German-born British businessman Romuald Schild, Polish archaeologist Rudolph Schild, American astrophysicist Thekla Schild (1890–1991), German architect
