Smit

Smit Meaning & Origin

About Smit
The surname Smit is derived from the Dutch word "smit" which means "blacksmith." It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals who worked as blacksmiths, forging and shaping metal. The name Smit is common in the Netherlands and other Dutch-speaking regions, and variations of the surname can also be found in other European countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Smit: 3,164
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 10,186
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SMT
🗽 NYSIIS
SNA
🔊 Soundex
S503
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S M IH1 T
🌐 IPA
/smɪt/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SMT', 'XMT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S530

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Smit in Braille

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

The name Smit in braille

How to sign the name Smit using Sign Language

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

The name Smit in sign language

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