Smith

Smith Meaning & Origin

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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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Smith are male.

Smith Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -15.54% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SM0
🗽 NYSIIS
SNA
🔊 Soundex
S5030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S M IH1 TH
🌐 IPA
/smɪθ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SM0', 'XMT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S530

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Smith in Braille

Here's how to represent Smith in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Smith in braille

How to Spell the Name Smith in American Sign Language (ASL)

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.

The name Smith in sign language

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