Smith - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Smith \s-mi-

is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "blacksmith". Occupational name. and surname. Economist Adam Smith; Mormon leader Joseph Smith; Smithsonian founder James Smithson.

Smith has 5 variant forms: Smithson, Smitty, Smyth, Smythe and Smythson.

Smith is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#1 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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