About Smothers
The surname Smothers is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "smother," meaning "to suffocate or stifle." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who had a tendency to smother fires or extinguish flames. Over time, the name evolved into a surname and was likely adopted by families whose ancestors were known for their firefighting skills or occupations related to fire control.
The surname Smothers is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Smothers 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 Smothers is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Smothers in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Smothers using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.