Smock

Smock Meaning & Origin

About Smock
The surname Smock is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "smok," meaning a loose-fitting garment worn by both men and women in medieval times. It was typically made of linen and worn as an undergarment. The surname Smock likely originated as an occupational name for someone who made or sold smocks or as a nickname for someone who frequently wore a smock.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Smock: 4,452
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 7,485
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.51

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SMK
🗽 NYSIIS
SNA
🔊 Soundex
S502
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S M AA1 K
🌐 IPA
/smɑk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SMK', 'XMK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Smock in Braille

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

The name Smock in braille

How to sign the name Smock using Sign Language

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

The name Smock in sign language

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