Smyth
Smyth Meaning & Origin
About Smyth
The surname Smyth is of English and Irish origin and is derived from the occupational name for a blacksmith. It is derived from the Old English word "smithe" or the Gaelic word "smeid" meaning "to strike" or "to smite." The name was given to those who worked with metal, particularly iron, and were skilled in forging and shaping it. The surname Smyth signifies a person's ancestral connection to the trade of blacksmithing.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Smyth is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Smyth: 9,470
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 3741
- Frequency per 100k people: 3.21
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Smyth 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
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Smyth in Braille
Here's how to represent Smyth in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Smyth using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Smyth using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
