About Nesmith
The surname Nesmith is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Ned" or "Ness," meaning "daring" or "fearless," combined with the word "smith," referring to a skilled metalworker. Therefore, the surname Nesmith can be interpreted to mean "fearless metalworker" or "brave blacksmith." It is likely that the name was originally given to someone who displayed courage or skill in their profession as a blacksmith.
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The surname Nesmith is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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Here's how to represent Nesmith in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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