Smirnov

Smirnov Meaning & Origin

About Smirnov
The surname Smirnov is of Russian origin and is derived from the word "smirny," meaning "quiet" or "meek." It was originally a nickname given to individuals who were known for their calm and peaceful nature. Over time, the surname Smirnov became hereditary and is now one of the most common surnames in Russia.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Smirnov: 838
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 28465
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.28

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SMRNF
🗽 NYSIIS
SNA
🔊 Soundex
S506501
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S M ER1 N AA0 F
🌐 IPA
/sˈmərnɑf/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SMRNF', 'XMRNF')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S565

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Smirnov in Braille

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

The name Smirnov in braille

How to sign the name Smirnov using Sign Language

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

The name Smirnov in sign language

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