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White (English) Family Surname Origin and Meaning
There are several origins for this name. (1) A nickname for someone with white hair and a pale complexion, from the Old English ‘hwit’, meaning ‘white’. (2) A locational name for someone who lived at a ‘wiht’, which was the bend of a river, or a stretch of land suitable for grazing. The village name of White can be found in Devon. (3)
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Smith (Irish) Family Surname Origin and Meaning
This was an occupational name used by a metalworker, armourer or farrier, meaning ‘the blacksmith’. From the Old English ‘smid’, itself from ‘smitan’, meaning ‘to strike with a hammer’. The trade of a ‘smith’ also includes a ‘war-smith’ to describe a valiant warrior, blacksmith, whitesmith, tinsmith, goldsmith and silversmith.

 

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Smith (Welsh) Family Surname Origin and Meaning
An occupational name for a metalworker, armourer or farrier, meaning ‘the blacksmith’. The name derives from the Old English ‘smid’, which itself comes from the word ‘smitan’, meaning ‘to strike with a hammer’. This also includes a ‘war-smith’, blacksmith, whitesmith, tinsmith, goldsmith and silversmith.

 

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Smith (Scottish) Family Surname Origin and Meaning
An occupational name for a metalworker, armourer or farrier, meaning ‘the blacksmith’. It derives from the Old English word ‘smid’, from ‘smitan’, meaning ‘to strike with a hammer’. The trade of a smith also includes a ‘war-smith’, blacksmith, whitesmith, tinsmith, goldsmith and silversmith.

 

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The surname coats of arms (family crest) images on this website are smaller web images, but the image you will receive will be much clearer and of a much higher quality (600 dpi). These are transparent PNG image files and are suitable for printing onto your own background in very high quality up to A3 (420 x 297 mm or 16.5 x 11.75 inches) in size and slightly beyond without … See more

Smith (English) Ancient Coat of Arms (Family Crest) Digital Image Instant Download

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Smith (English) Family Surname Origin and Meaning
Originally an occupational name used by a metalworker, armourer or farrier, meaning ‘the blacksmith’. The name derives from the Old English ‘smid’, which itself comes from the word ‘smitan’, meaning ‘to strike with a hammer’. Also includes a war-smith, blacksmith, whitesmith, tinsmith, goldsmith and silversmith.

 

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What is a Coat of Arms?

At first the coat of arms was a practical matter which served a function on the battlefield and in tournaments. With his helmet covering his face, and armour encasing the knight from head to foot, the only means of identification for his followers was the insignia painted on his shield and embroidered on his surcoat, the flowing and draped garment worn over the armour.

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