Smoak

Smoak Meaning & Origin

About Smoak
The surname Smoak is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "smoc," meaning a smock or a garment worn by women. It is believed to have been a nickname or occupational surname for someone who made or sold smocks. The name may have also been given to someone who habitually wore a smock or had a distinctive association with the garment. Over time, the spelling of the surname may have evolved to Smoak from its original form.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Smoak: 2,642
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 11,846
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.9

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SMK
🗽 NYSIIS
SNA
🔊 Soundex
S502
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S M OW1 K
🌐 IPA
/smoʊk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SMK', 'XMK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Smoak in Braille

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

The name Smoak in braille

How to sign the name Smoak using Sign Language

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

The name Smoak in sign language

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