Summary

Surname Smothers is derived from the Middle English words 'smoor' and 'smor', which mean 'smother' or 'choke'. This surname likely originated as a nickname for someone who was known for suffocating or suppressing others. It may also have been a surname given to someone who lived in an area with heavy smoke or smog. Smothers has a rich historical background and can be found in various regions across the globe.
There are
7444
Smotherss in the USA
Smothers is the
4756th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Smothers

DickSmothers

Dick Smothers is an American actor, comedian, composer, and musician, known for being one half of the comedy duo the Smothers Brothers.

TomSmothers

Tom Smothers is an American comedian, composer, and musician, known for being one half of the comedy duo the Smothers Brothers.

PatPaulsen

Pat Paulsen was an American comedian and satirist, best known for his role on the Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour and his multiple presidential campaigns.

RonSmothers

Ron Smothers is an American journalist and author, known for his investigative reporting on the FBI's Cointelpro program and the murder of civil rights activist Medgar Evers.

GaleEugene

Gale Eugene Sayers, also known as the 'Kansas Comet,' was an American professional football player who is considered one of the greatest running backs in NFL history.

HurricaneSmith

Hurricane Smith, born Norman Smith, was an English musician, record producer, and engineer, best known for his work with the Beatles and his solo hit 'Oh Babe, What Would You Say?'

MichaelJ.

Michael J. Smither is a New Zealand painter and sculptor, known for his realist and symbolic artworks that often depict scenes from everyday life.

RickSmits

Rick Smits is a retired Dutch professional basketball player, known for his career with the Indiana Pacers in the NBA and his selection to the NBA All-Star Game.

DennisSmothers

Dennis Smothers is a former American football player who played as a defensive tackle in the NFL, most notably for the Seattle Seahawks.

JacobSmothers

Jacob Smothers is a fictional character from the American TV show 'Nashville,' portrayed by actor David Alford. He is a record executive and music manager.

Smothers Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Smothers' is of English origin. It is a variant of the surname 'Smothers,' which means 'to suffocate or stifle.' It may have originally been a nickname for a person who smothered fires or smoked out bees.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Smothers' is most commonly found in the United States, particularly in the southern states such as Mississippi, Alabama, and Georgia.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Smothers' include 'Smothiers' and 'Smotheres'.
Migration and ImmigrationThere is limited information available about the migration and immigration of people with the surname 'Smothers'.