Smee

Smee Meaning & Origin

About Smee
The surname Smee is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "smea," meaning "to smear" or "to anoint." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who worked with oils or ointments, or possibly someone who had a habit of smearing substances. Over time, the surname Smee became hereditary and passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Smee: 453
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 46,902
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Smee 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
SM
🗽 NYSIIS
SN
🔊 Soundex
S500
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S M IY1
🌐 IPA
/smi/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SM', 'XM')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Smee in Braille

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

The name Smee in braille

How to sign the name Smee using Sign Language

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

The name Smee in sign language

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