About Smith
The name Smith is an occupational surname derived from the Old English word "smithe," meaning "one who works with metal." It was originally used to denote a person who worked as a blacksmith, forging and shaping metal objects. The name Smith has become one of the most common surnames in the English-speaking world, reflecting the prevalence of blacksmiths in medieval times and the importance of their trade in society. Today, the name Smith is often associated with strength, craftsmanship, and resilience.
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Most individuals with the name Smith are male.
The popularity of the name has decreased by -15.54% over the past year.
Here's how to represent Smith in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Smith using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.