Messersmith

Messersmith Meaning & Origin

About Messersmith
The surname Messersmith is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Messerschmied," meaning "knife smith" or "cutler." It is a combination of the German words "messer" (knife) and "schmied" (smith). The name likely originated as a descriptive name for someone who worked as a blacksmith specializing in the production of knives or blades. Over time, the surname Messersmith has evolved and may have variations in spelling and pronunciation.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Messersmith is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Messersmith: 2,209
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 13,703
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.75

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Messersmith based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MSRSM0
🗽 NYSIIS
MNANA
🔊 Soundex
M020625030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M EH1 S ER0 S M IH2 TH
🌐 IPA
/ˈmɛsərsˌmɪθ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MSRSM0', 'MSRSMT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M262

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Messersmith in Braille

Here's how to represent Messersmith in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Messersmith in braille

How to sign the name Messersmith using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Messersmith using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Messersmith in sign language

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