Smoyer

Smoyer Meaning & Origin

About Smoyer
The surname Smoyer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "smoie," meaning "to smear" or "to spread." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who worked with or sold fats, oils, or other substances that were spread or smeared. Over time, the surname Smoyer became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Smoyer: 697
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 32,900
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.24

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SMR
🗽 NYSIIS
SNA
🔊 Soundex
S506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S M OY1 ER0
🌐 IPA
/smɔɪər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SMR', 'XMR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S560

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Smoyer in Braille

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

The name Smoyer in braille

How to sign the name Smoyer using Sign Language

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

The name Smoyer in sign language

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