Smythe

Smythe Meaning & Origin

About Smythe
The surname Smythe is an English occupational name derived from the Old English word "smithe," meaning "blacksmith." It was originally given to individuals who worked as blacksmiths, a highly skilled profession involved in forging and shaping metal. The name Smythe signifies a family's ancestral connection to this trade and their involvement in the blacksmithing industry.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Smythe: 4,379
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 7,591
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.48

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SM0
🗽 NYSIIS
SNA
🔊 Soundex
S5030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S M AY1 DH
🌐 IPA
/smaɪð/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SM0', 'XMT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S530

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Smythe in Braille

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

The name Smythe in braille

How to sign the name Smythe using Sign Language

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

The name Smythe in sign language

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