[Surname] Where does the surname Smitherman come from?
I know a Puerto Rican by the surname of Smitherman, I see the Smith there, but where does this come from?
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Smitherman
English (Kent): occupational name for someone who assisted a blacksmith, from Middle English smithiere ‘blacksmith’ and man.
English (Kent): occupational name for someone who assisted a blacksmith, from Middle English smithiere ‘blacksmith’ and man.
Thanks! Helpful.