Smedvig (surname)

Smedvig is a Norwegian surname. It is derived from the combination of two elements: "Smed," meaning "smith" or "blacksmith" in Norwegian, and "vig," which can refer to a bay, inlet, or small farm. Thus, the surname potentially refers to someone who lived or worked as a smith near a bay or inlet, or someone from a farm or place called "Vig" associated with a smith.

The surname is primarily associated with families originating from the Stavanger region of Norway. The Smedvig family, particularly the descendants of Peter T. Smedvig, is well-known in Norway for its significant contributions to the shipping, offshore oil, and real estate industries.