SMILLIE
Smillie
Smillie is a Scottish surname with origins in Lanarkshire, Scotland. The name is believed to have derived from the Old English word "smiele," meaning "smooth" or "polished." The Smillie name is considered to be of toponymic origin, indicating that the original bearers of the surname may have hailed from a place named Smillie or a location known for its smooth or polished characteristics.
The earliest recorded instances of the Smillie surname date back to the medieval period in Scotland. The name has historical significance, particularly in Lanarkshire and the surrounding areas. Over time, branches of the Smillie family spread to different regions, both within Scotland and abroad.
Members of the Smillie family have been noted for their contributions to various fields, including art, journalism, and public service. Notable individuals bearing the Smillie surname include Robert Smillie (1857-1940), a prominent trade union leader and advocate for workers' rights in Scotland during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
The Smillie surname continues to be found among individuals of Scottish descent, both in the United Kingdom and in other parts of the world where Scottish migration has occurred. The name has maintained its presence as a reminder of the historical connections of the Smillie family to Scotland and its heritage.
The Smillie surname, with its rich history and Scottish roots, remains a distinctive part of the broader tapestry of British surnames.
There are approximately 2,907 people named Smillie in the UK. That makes it roughly the 3,064th most common surname in Britain. Around 45 in a million people in Britain are named Smillie.
Origin: Celtic
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: Scotland
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Gaelic
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Andrew
- David
- Ian
- James
- John
- Peter
- Robert
- Thomas
- William
Female
- Anne
- Catherine
- Elaine
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Jane
- Karen
- Laura
- Margaret
- Mary
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Smilie
- Smiley
- Smily
- Smellie
- Smallie
- Smilley
- Smyley
- Cemal
- Cemil
- Cimelli
- Samal
- Samala
- Samali
- Samel
- Samela
- Samele
- Samil
- Samila
- Samli
- Sammel
- Sammell
- Sammuel
- Samoila
- Samol
- Samouel
- Samouelle
- Samual
- Samuel
- Samuell
- Samul
- Samule
- Seamell
- Seammel
- Seammell
- Semal
- Semel
- Semell
- Semilia
- Semla
- Semle
- Semmel
- Semmell
- Semuel
- Simal
- Simel
- Simela
- Simell
- Simeoli
- Simioli
- Simla
- Simlo
- Simmel
- Simmell
- Simmill
- Simula
- Smaali
- Smail
- Smaile
- Smaili
- Smailie
- Smaill
- Smaillie
- Smal
- Smale
- Small
- Smalle
- Smauel
- Smeal
- Smeale
- Smeall
- Smeele
- Smel
- Smela
- Smele
- Smell
- Smelue
- Smiel
- Smila
- Smile
- Smill
- Smille
- Smilling
- Smol
- Smola
- Smole
- Smoll
- Smolle
- Smul
- Smyl
- Smyle
- Smylie
- Smyllie
- Smyly
- Somal
- Somel
- Somlai
- Somlo
- Sommella
- Soomal
- Soumal
- Sumal
- Sumel
- Sumila
- Sumile
- Summall
- Summel
- Suomela
- Szmul
- Szumilo
- Szymala
- Szymula
- Zamal
- Zameel
- Zamel
- Zamil
- Zemel
- Zemla
- Zemmel
- Zumla
- Zymela
- Zymla
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.