Smith Coat Of Arms

• Origin: Dutch
• Spelling variations of this family name include: Smit, Smitt, Smitte, Smites, Smitts, Smiit, Smiites, Smittes, van Smit, Smut, Smutts, van Smutts, Schmit, Schmidt, van Schmidt and many more
• First found in Holland, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region
• Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were:
  • Claes Claesen Smitt, who arrived in New York, NY in 1653
  • Andries Smit, who arrived in England or America in 1709
  • Adam Schmit, who arrived in England or America in 1709

Source: https://www.hallofnames.org.uk