indicate the level to which a name has been verified.Type Surname (from occupation)
Other Forms FormsNaeSmyth, NeSmith, Nasmith, Nasmyth, Naysmith
Meaning & History
Occupational name for a nail or knife maker, derived from Middle English nayl "nail" or knyf "knife" and smyth "craftsman, smith" (from Old English smiþ).