Smerling

Smerling Meaning & Origin

About Smerling
The surname Smerling is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "smerlinc," meaning "small bird" or "sparrow." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who had characteristics or behaviors similar to a sparrow, such as being small in stature or having a quick and lively nature. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Smerling can trace their ancestry back to someone who was once associated with sparrows.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Smerling: 148
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 117480
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Smerling 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 Smerling is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SMRLNK
🗽 NYSIIS
SNA
🔊 Soundex
S5064052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S M ER1 L IH0 NG
🌐 IPA
/smerling*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SMRLNK', 'XMRLNK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S564

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Smerling in Braille

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

The name Smerling in braille

How to sign the name Smerling using Sign Language

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

The name Smerling in sign language

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