Georgia Smit

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Georgia Smit — Greek
141K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Georgia Smit is a name that combines Greek origins. The first name Georgia is a feminine given name of Greek origin. Georgia is a feminine given name originating from the Greek word Γεωργία (Georgía), meaning "agriculture". It shares this origin with the masculine version of the name, George. Georgia Apostolou (1973–2016), Greek actress Georgia Caine (1876–1964), American actress Georgia Cayvan (1857–1906), American actress Georgia Ellis (1917–1988), American actress Georgia Engel (1948–2019), American actress Georgia May Foote (born 1991), British actress Georgia Groome (born 1992), British actress Georgia Hale (1905–1985), American actress Georgia Henshaw (born 1993), Welsh actress Georgia King (born 1986). The surname Smit: Smit is a Dutch occupational surname. It represents an archaic spelling of the Dutch word "smid" for "smith" (metal worker) and is the Dutch equivalent of the English and Scottish surname Smith. Frequency of occurrence in general populations Information for surname frequency in the Netherlands is limited by the end of comprehensive census taking in the year 1971. The most recent readily available information is based on the 1947 census, for which both raw census data and surname frequency data have been made available to the general public. Georgia is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 141K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Georgia reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Georgia

Greek

Georgia is a feminine given name originating from the Greek word Γεωργία (Georgía), meaning "agriculture". It shares this origin with the masculine version of the name, George. Georgia Apostolou (1973–2016), Greek actress Georgia Caine (1876–1964), American actress Georgia Cayvan (1857–1906), American actress Georgia Ellis (1917–1988), American actress Georgia Engel (1948–2019), American actress Georgia May Foote (born 1991), British actress Georgia Groome (born 1992), British actress Georgia Hale (1905–1985), American actress Georgia Henshaw (born 1993), Welsh actress Georgia King (born 1986).

Surname: Smit

Scottish

Smit is a Dutch occupational surname. It represents an archaic spelling of the Dutch word "smid" for "smith" (metal worker) and is the Dutch equivalent of the English and Scottish surname Smith. Frequency of occurrence in general populations Information for surname frequency in the Netherlands is limited by the end of comprehensive census taking in the year 1971. The most recent readily available information is based on the 1947 census, for which both raw census data and surname frequency data have been made available to the general public.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Georgia is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Georgia by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Georgia Smit

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Georgia Smit:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Georgia?
The first name Georgia originates from Greek. Georgia is a feminine given name originating from the Greek word Γεωργία (Georgía), meaning "agriculture". It shares this origin with the masculine version of the name, George. Georgia Apostolou (1973–2016), Greek actress Georgia Caine (1876–1964), American actress Georgia Cayvan (1857–1906), American actress Georgia Ellis (1917–1988), American actress Georgia Engel (1948–2019), American actress Georgia May Foote (born 1991), British actress Georgia Groome (born 1992), British actress Georgia Hale (1905–1985), American actress Georgia Henshaw (born 1993), Welsh actress Georgia King (born 1986).
When was Georgia most popular?
The name Georgia reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Smit?
The surname Smit originates from Scottish. Smit is a Dutch occupational surname. It represents an archaic spelling of the Dutch word "smid" for "smith" (metal worker) and is the Dutch equivalent of the English and Scottish surname Smith. Frequency of occurrence in general populations Information for surname frequency in the Netherlands is limited by the end of comprehensive census taking in the year 1971. The most recent readily available information is based on the 1947 census, for which both raw census data and surname frequency data have been made available to the general public.
What are the origins of the name Georgia Smit?
The name Georgia Smit combines two different traditions: the first name Georgia has Greek roots, while the surname Smit originates from Scottish.
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