Smyer

Smyer Meaning & Origin

About Smyer
The surname Smyer is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "smyrian," meaning "to smile." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who had a cheerful or smiling disposition. Over time, the name Smyer evolved into a hereditary surname and has been passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Smyer can be found primarily in the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Smyer: 346
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 58604
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SMR
🗽 NYSIIS
SNA
🔊 Soundex
S506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S M AY1 ER0
🌐 IPA
/smyer*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SMR', 'XMR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S560

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Smyer in Braille

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

The name Smyer in braille

How to sign the name Smyer using Sign Language

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

The name Smyer in sign language

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