Smeigh

Smeigh Meaning & Origin

About Smeigh
The surname Smeigh is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "smeag" or "smeah," meaning "to smear" or "to anoint." It is believed to have been a nickname for someone who worked with oils or ointments, or possibly a reference to a person who was known for their smooth or slick nature. The name Smeigh may also have originated as a locational surname, referring to someone who lived near a place associated with smearing or anointing.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Smeigh: 117
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 142,108
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Smeigh 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
SNA
🔊 Soundex
S5020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S M EY1
🌐 IPA
/smeigh*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SM', 'XM')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Smeigh in Braille

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

The name Smeigh in braille

How to sign the name Smeigh using Sign Language

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

The name Smeigh in sign language

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