About Smetana
The surname Smetana is of Czech origin and is derived from the word "smetana," which means "cream" in Czech. It is a common surname in the Czech Republic and is often associated with the famous Czech composer Bedřich Smetana. The name may have originally been a nickname for someone with a fair or creamy complexion or could have been given to someone who worked with or sold cream.
The surname Smetana is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Smetana 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 Smetana is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Smetana in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Smetana using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.