Smit
Germanic · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Smit
Smit is a Dutch and South African surname meaning "blacksmith," derived from the Middle Dutch word "smit" or the Old English "smíþ," referring to a metalworker or smith.
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Etymology
Smit is a Dutch and South African surname meaning "blacksmith," derived from the Middle Dutch word "smit" or the Old English "smíþ," referring to a metalworker or smith. The name is primarily used in Dutch, Afrikaans, and South African communities, with historical roots in Germanic craft traditions and significant presence among Dutch settlers in South Africa during the colonial period.
Smit currently ranks #10,606 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2000.
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