National Smith Day is observed on January 6, and celebrates those who have the last name ‘Smith’ or one having ‘Smith’. Smith is one of the most popular names in the United Kingdom, United States, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand. Adrienne Sioux Koopersmith established the day in 1994.
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History
The name Smith originated in England. Currently, around 3 million people in the United States have a Smith in their name. Ecceard Smith of County Durham was registered in 975. Also, German Americans anglicized the surname ‘Schmidt’ or ‘Schmitz’ to Smith to avoid discrimination.
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Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | January 6 | Saturday |
| 2025 | January 6 | Monday |
| 2026 | January 6 | Tuesday |
| 2027 | January 6 | Wednesday |
| 2028 | January 6 | Thursday |