SMELT
Smelt
The surname "Smelt" is of Old English origin, derived from the word "smeltan," meaning to melt or refine metal. It is classified as a topographic surname, typically given to individuals based on their place of residence or occupation. The Smelt surname is believed to have originated from regions where metalworking or mining activities were prevalent, hence indicating a connection to those industries.
The first recorded instance of the Smelt surname dates back to the early 13th century in the county of Yorkshire, England. Over the centuries, bearers of the Smelt surname have been documented in various parts of the United Kingdom, with concentrations in Yorkshire, Lancashire, and Derbyshire.
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Today, the Smelt surname continues to be passed down through generations, maintaining a link to its historical roots and the traditions of British metalworking and mining industries.
There are approximately 483 people named Smelt in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around seven in a million people in Britain are named Smelt.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Chris
- Christopher
- David
- Garry
- Ian
- John
- Ken
- Michael
- Philip
- Richard
- Robert
- Rodney
- Sydney
- Thomas
Female
- Dorothy
- Emma
- Gemma
- Helen
- Joanne
- Karen
- Margaret
- Marie
- Michelle
- Rebecca