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What Does Surname Smith?

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    The surname Smith is a common surname in Australia, Uk and United States.

    This name has originated from the Anglo-saxon term Smitan which means to smite or to strike.  This term led to name of the occupation called goldsmith or black smith. Thus, it was used as an occupational surname during Anglo-saxon times.
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    Lily_j 

    answered 10 months ago

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