Smith-Dorien

Meaning

A compound surname combining Smith (metalworker) with Dorien, likely a place name or personal name element.

Etymology

Smith derives from Old English 'smið' meaning metalworker, while Dorien may relate to a place name or Norman personal name. The hyphenated form suggests a merger of two family lines or a place-based distinction.

About the Smith-Dorien Surname

Smith-Dorien is a hyphenated English surname associated with notable military figures. It represents a combination of occupational and toponymic elements.

Distribution

Found primarily in England, particularly associated with military and aristocratic families.

Notable Bearers

General Sir Horace Smith-Dorien

People with the Smith-Dorien Surname