About Smedley
The surname Smedley is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "smed," meaning a blacksmith. It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals who worked as blacksmiths or metalworkers. The name Smedley signifies the ancestral connection to this profession and is still found among descendants of blacksmiths today.
The surname Smedley is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Smedley based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Smedley is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Smedley in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Smedley using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.