Smith
The last name smith is an Old English name that was given to anyone who worked with metal. It is also related to the Old English verb that means “to strike” or “to smite.” This means that the last name Smith may have also been given to soldiers or the craftsman who made metal armor.
Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith. Source: Shutterstock
The last name arrived in the United States in 1840, particularly in New York. Around 20 percent of all Smiths at the time lived in the city. Today, Smith is the most popular last name in the whole United States.