About Smell
The surname Smell is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "smellan," meaning "to smell." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with a keen sense of smell or someone who worked as a perfumer or in a related profession. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, passed down through generations.
The surname Smell is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Smell 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 Smell is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Smell in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Smell using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.