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Join the celebration on National Smith Day and honor all those with this popular last name! Let's give a shoutout to our favorite Smiths.
Mark your calendars because January 6 is National Smith Day! This day celebrates the last name "Smith" and all those who bear it. The surname Smith has origins in many different countries, but it became popular in England during the Middle Ages as a term for a skilled metalworker. Today, it is one of the most common surnames in English-speaking countries and has even become a symbol of being ordinary or average. So let's take this day to appreciate all the Smiths out there and celebrate their unique contributions to society!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1154</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Origins of 'Smith'</div><div class='timeline-text'>The surname Smith was first recorded in 1154 in England and has its origins in the word "smith," a term for a metalworker.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1600s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Smiths in Colonial America</div><div class='timeline-text'>The name Smith was brought to America by English settlers in the 17th Century, and quickly became one of the most common surnames in the New World.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1776</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Smith and The Declaration</div><div class='timeline-text'>Famous Smith, Robert Smith signed the United States Declaration of Independence, putting the Smith name in the annals of history.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1880</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Smith Most Popular Name</div><div class='timeline-text'>By the year 1880, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, Smith becomes the most common last name in the United States.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1969</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Smith in Pop Culture</div><div class='timeline-text'>The television show "The Smith Family" premieres, bringing the Smith name into popular culture even more prominently.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2010</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First National Smith Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>January 6 was first celebrated as National Smith Day in the United States, on this day all Smiths are celebrated and honored.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Throw a Smith-themed party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather your friends and family and throw a party dedicated to all things Smith! Decorate with pictures of famous Smiths, serve snacks with names like "Smith's Salsa" and "Smith's Snack Mix," and play games like "Guess the Famous Smith."</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Explore your family history</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take some time to research your family tree and learn more about your Smith ancestors. You may discover some interesting stories and connections that you never knew before.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Do a random act of kindness for a Smith</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Spread the love to other Smiths in your community by doing a random act of kindness, such as buying a coffee for the next person in line with the last name Smith or volunteering at a local organization that supports Smiths.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Attend a Smith-themed event</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Check your local events calendar and see if there are any events celebrating Smiths, such as a concert by a band with the last name Smith or a book reading by an author with the last name Smith.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Create a Smith-inspired playlist</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Put together a playlist of songs by artists with the last name Smith, such as Sam Smith, Patti Smith, and Will Smith. You can listen to it while doing other activities to celebrate National Smith Day.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It celebrates all individuals with the last name Smith</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>National Smith Day is a day dedicated to celebrating those with the last name Smith, no matter their heritage or background. It's a chance for people from all over the world to come together and celebrate their shared surname!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It's a day to honor an important profession</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>The surname Smith comes from the word "smith," meaning someone who works with metal, particularly as a blacksmith. National Smith Day is also a great opportunity to recognize and appreciate the hard work and contributions of those in the smithing industry.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It brings people together</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>On National Smith Day, families and friends with the same last name can gather together to celebrate their shared history and bond. It's also a great opportunity for those with the last name Smith to connect with others who may share their heritage - creating a sense of community and unity.</p></div></div>
National Smith Day is celebrated on January 6th every year. In 2024 National Smith Day will occur on a Saturday.
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