Smurr

Smurr Meaning & Origin

About Smurr
The surname Smurr is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "smùir," meaning "marrow" or "fat." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who was plump or had a robust physique. The name may have also been used to describe someone who was wealthy or prosperous. Over time, the surname Smurr has evolved and variations such as Smurthwaite and Smurfit have emerged.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Smurr: 164
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 108,199
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Smurr based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SMR
🗽 NYSIIS
SNA
🔊 Soundex
S506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S M ER1
🌐 IPA
/smurr*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SMR', 'XMR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S560

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Smurr in Braille

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

The name Smurr in braille

How to sign the name Smurr using Sign Language

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

The name Smurr in sign language

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