Schild is a German surname meaning "shield". Notable people with the surname include:
Alfred Schild (1921–1977), American physicistAndré Schild (1910–1981), Swiss linguistBernadette Schild (born 1990), Austrian alpine skierCharles Schild (1902–1980), American inventorChristina Schild, Austrian-Canadian actressEdi Schild (born 1919), Swiss cross-country skierErwin Schild (born 1920), German-Canadian Conservative rabbi and authorIrving Schild, American commercial photographerMarlies Schild (born 1981), Austrian alpine skierMartina Schild (born 1981), Swiss alpine skierRolf Schild (1924–2003), German-born British businessmanRomuald Schild, Polish archaeologistRudolph Schild, American astrophysicistThekla Schild (1890–1991), German architect