Smitham

Smitham is a relatively uncommon surname, primarily found in England. It's considered a locational surname, derived from a place name meaning "the homestead or enclosure of the smith." This place name likely referred to a settlement or farmstead distinguished by the presence of a blacksmith or metalworker.

The surname is typically formed from the Old English words "smith" (meaning blacksmith or metalworker) and "ham" (meaning homestead, enclosure, or village). Therefore, the original bearer of the surname likely resided in or near such a settlement, or was associated with a place bearing that name.

Variations in spelling, though relatively infrequent, may include Smitham, Smitham, and potentially variations with minor changes to vowels or additions of suffixes.

Records of the surname appear in historical documents such as parish registers, census records, and wills, predominantly within England. Its distribution generally reflects areas where smithing was a common trade in medieval times and where placenames incorporating "ham" were prevalent.