Smitley

Smitley Meaning & Origin

About Smitley
The surname Smitley is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "smitan," meaning "to smite" or "to strike." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a blacksmith or a person known for their strength or prowess in battle. The name Smitley signifies a connection to the trade of metalworking or a characteristic of being strong or powerful.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Smitley: 1,104
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 23,120
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.37

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
SMTL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
SNA
πŸ”Š Soundex
S50340
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
S M IH1 T L IY0
🌐 IPA
/sˈmΙͺtli/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('SMTL', 'XMTL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S534

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Smitley in Braille

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

The name Smitley in braille

How to sign the name Smitley using Sign Language

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

The name Smitley in sign language

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