About Smithee
The surname Smithee is an anglicized variant of the occupational name Smith, derived from the Old English word "smithe," meaning "to strike" or "to smite." It was originally used to denote someone who worked as a blacksmith, a highly skilled metalworker who forged and shaped iron and other metals. Over time, variations of the surname Smith emerged, including Smithee, which may have been adopted by individuals seeking to differentiate themselves from others with the common surname Smith.
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The surname Smithee is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Smithee 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 Smithee is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Smithee in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Smithee using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.