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The amazing, monumentally prolific surname Smith is first found in the ancient records of Northern England and Scotland, where they'd held family seat.
In ancient Scotland, the Picts were the forefathers of this family.
The Scottish Clan Chieftan Neil Cromb is an asserted ancestor.
Scottish Smith Family Motto: Semper Fidelis (Always Faithful)
In England, the records of Durham reflect an Olde English version, c. 975 A.D.
English Smith Family Motto: Benigno Numine (By Divine Providence)
In Ireland, County Cavan holds earliest records of the surname.
Irish Smith Family Motto: Tenebras expellit et hostes (He drives forth the darkness and the foe)
In Germany, the northern provinces that became Prussia are the first to record the Smith surname.
In Holland, the first records of the Smith surname are in the capital city of Utrecht.
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Where did the surname Ferraro come from and what does it mean?
Ferraro is an Italian surname that means "iron-worker" or "smith".
Is smith an Irish surname?
No, Smith is an English surname. Smith was the fifth most common surname in Ireland. The Irish name MacGowan (Mac an Ghabhain) was widely changed to "Smith" in Co. Cavan. In east Ulster O'Gowan was changed to "Smith". Gabha means "smith" in Irish.
What does the word surname mean?
The surname is the name used to identify the members of a family, apart from each member's given name. For example: John Smith- Smith is his surname.
What is the most popular surname in New Zealand?
Smith is the most common surname
How is a surname given?
Your family name is your surname and it is not given to you your already have it from your parents. For example if your family name is smith than that will be your surname
Where did the surname Ferraro come from and what does it mean?
Ferraro is an Italian surname that means "iron-worker" or "smith".
Is smith an Irish surname?
No, Smith is an English surname. Smith was the fifth most common surname in Ireland. The Irish name MacGowan (Mac an Ghabhain) was widely changed to "Smith" in Co. Cavan. In east Ulster O'Gowan was changed to "Smith". Gabha means "smith" in Irish.
What is the most common surname in the UK?
Smith
What was the surname of the captain of the Titanic?
the surname of the captain of Titanic was Smith.
What is a generic surname?
Smith
What is an example of a surname?
Smith
What does the word surname mean?
The surname is the name used to identify the members of a family, apart from each member's given name. For example: John Smith- Smith is his surname.
Surname of titanics captain?
Smith
What is the most popular surname in New Zealand?
Smith is the most common surname
What is a sentence using the word surname?
My first name is Jane my surname is Smith
Why is Smith the most common surname in the US?
Because more people have that surname than any other surname.
What is the most common surname in Newfoundland?
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