Smelser

Smelser Meaning & Origin

About Smelser
The surname Smelser is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Schmelzer," meaning "smelter" or "melter." It was originally given to individuals who worked as metalworkers, specifically those involved in the process of smelting or melting metals. The name likely originated during the Middle Ages when metalworking was a prominent trade, and individuals were often identified by their occupation. Over time, the surname Smelser has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Smelser: 2,415
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 12,775
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.82

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Smelser 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
SMLSR
🗽 NYSIIS
SNA
🔊 Soundex
S504206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S M EH1 L S ER0
🌐 IPA
/sˈmɛlsər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SMLSR', 'XMLSR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S542

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Smelser in Braille

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

The name Smelser in braille

How to sign the name Smelser using Sign Language

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

The name Smelser in sign language

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