About Smet
The surname Smet is of Dutch and Flemish origin. It is derived from the Middle Dutch word "smet" which means "stain" or "blemish." As a surname, Smet likely originated as a nickname for someone with a physical or metaphorical mark or flaw. It may have been used to describe someone with a birthmark, scar, or even a moral imperfection. Over time, the surname Smet has become relatively rare and is primarily found in Belgium and the Netherlands.
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The surname Smet is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Smet 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 Smet is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Smet in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Smet using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.