Is Smith Irish or Scottish?

Smith is a surname originating in England and Ireland. It is the most prevalent surname in the United Kingdom, the United States, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand, and the fifth most common surname in the Republic of Ireland.

What Scottish clan is Smith?

Clan Smith was also associated with Clan Macpherson and in the old days was one of of the allied clans under Clan Chattan. Although the Gaelic name for Smith is Gow, Gowan, or MacGowan, the anglicized form of the name has been used in Scotland since the twelfth century. Today Smith is the most common name in Scotland.

What tartan is Smith?

The Smith tartan was designed by Sir William Smith, founder of the Boys Brigade, who was granted that honor by the crown. The Smith tartan is the only one specifically associated with the name “Smith” and as such, it is the same (Ancient Smith) tartan that all Smiths should wear.

Where does the name clan Smith come from?

Welcome to Clan Smith Society! We are an organization comprised of people and their families who are of Scottish or Scots-Irish Smith ancestry. The name Smith comes from the metalsmiths, blacksmiths, bladesmiths, silversmiths, goldsmiths, and other workers in metal who supplied all of Scotland with swords, dirks, sgian dubhs, jewelry,…

Are there any Smiths left in Old Scotland?

Although every Clan had smiths, there was once a Clan Smith in old Scotland. After 1745, the clan system was outlawed. In 1978, Emery Smith, Jr. of Southern Pines, North Carolina re-formed Clan Smith under the name Clan Smith Society, Inc. (USA Branch).

Who are the members of the clan Smith Society?

After 1745, the clan system was outlawed. In 1978, Emery Smith, Jr. of Southern Pines, North Carolina re-formed Clan Smith under the name Clan Smith Society, Inc. (USA Branch). It is an organization of people of Scottish or Scots-Irish Smith backgrounds and their spouses.

Who are the Smiths of Loch Lomond Scotland?

Although every clan had its smiths, the Smiths also had their own clan in old Scotland in the area around Loch Lomond. Clan Smith was also associated with Clan Macpherson and in the old days was one of of the allied clans under Clan Chattan.