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Smith is an occupational surname, given by Electric Scotland's clan page as meaning 'worker in iron' and first recorded in south-east Scotland in the 13th century; there is no chief of the name, and no clan seat belongs to it. It was the most common surname in Scotland's 2025 registers of births, marriages and deaths. Many Smiths are counted as a sept of Clan Macpherson, a principal clan of the Clan Chattan confederation, and the Clan Chattan Association lists Smith, Gow, Gowan and MacGowan among Macpherson's associated family names.

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Personalized Clan Smith Ancient Tartan Bagpipe Ornament with Custom Name – Scottish Christmas Tree Decoration FF72

Personalized Clan Smith Ancient Tartan Bagpipe Ornament with Custom Name – Scottish Christmas Tree Decoration

Personalized Clan Smith Ancient Tartan Bagpipe Ornament with Custom Name – Scottish Christmas Tree DecorationCelebrate your Scottish heritage with this unique wood & acrylic tartan ornament. Perfect as a personalized Christmas decoration or a meaningful gift for friends and relatives on special occasions such...
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Bagpiper Ornament

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Personalized Clan Smith Modern Tartan Bagpipe Ornament with Custom Name – Scottish Christmas Tree Decoration AB61

Personalized Clan Smith Modern Tartan Bagpipe Ornament with Custom Name – Scottish Christmas Tree Decoration

Personalized Clan Smith Modern Tartan Bagpipe Ornament with Custom Name – Scottish Christmas Tree DecorationCelebrate your Scottish heritage with this unique wood & acrylic tartan ornament. Perfect as a personalized Christmas decoration or a meaningful gift for friends and relatives on special occasions such...
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Bagpiper Ornament

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Clan Smith Modern Tartan Christmas Ceramic Ornament Highland Cows Style ZU29 Smith Modern Tartan Tartan Ornament Clan Smith Modern Tartan Christmas Ceramic Ornament Highland Cows Style ZU29 Smith Modern Tartan Tartan Ornament

Clan Smith Modern Tartan Christmas Ceramic Ornament Highland Cows Style - Smith Modern Tartan

Clan Smith Modern Tartan Christmas Ceramic Ornament Highland Cows Style Product Detail:One of the best things about Christmas is that it gives you an excuse to dress up your home with all of the lovely ornaments we associate with the holiday season. With so...
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Tartan Ornament

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Personalized Smith Modern Clan Bagpipe Garden Gnome Caricature Plaque Custom Photo, Any Clan Tartan, Wood or Acrylic, Grandpa & Dad Gift, Scottish Highland Garden Decor TW56Personalized bagpiper garden gnome caricature plaque: custom photo, custom tartan and custom text options

Personalized Smith Modern Clan Bagpipe Garden Gnome Caricature Plaque Custom Photo, Any Clan Tartan, Wood or Acrylic, Grandpa & Dad Gift, Scottish Highland Garden Decor

Personalized Smith Modern Clan Bagpipe Garden Gnome Caricature Plaque Custom Photo, Any Clan Tartan, Wood or Acrylic, Grandpa & Dad Gift, Scottish Highland Garden DecorCelebrate your Scottish heritage with a one-of-a-kind Personalized Bagpipe Garden Gnome Caricature Plaque. Upload your favorite photo, choose your Scottish...
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Personalized Smith Modern Clan Bagpipe Garden Gnome Caricature Plaque Custom Photo, Any Clan Tartan, Wood or Acrylic, Grandpa & Dad Gift, Scottish Highland Garden Decor

Smith · Modern

MacTavish 1850 Variant (Smiths) Modern Tartan Wood Acrylic Ornament Santa Personalized

Personalized Clan MacTavish 1850 Variant (Smiths) Modern Tartan Santa Ornament – Custom Acrylic Christmas Decoration - MacTavish

Personalized Clan MacTavish 1850 Variant (Smiths) Modern Tartan Ornament – Custom Acrylic Christmas DecorationCelebrate your Scottish heritage with this unique wood & acrylic tartan ornament. Perfect as a personalized Christmas decoration or a meaningful gift for friends and relatives on special occasions such as...
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Tartan Ornament

Smith · MacTavish 1850 Variant (s) Modern

Smith Modern Clan Badge Tartan Wood Acrylic Ornament Santa PersonalizedSmith Modern Clan Badge Tartan Wood Acrylic Ornament Santa Personalized

Personalized Clan Smith Modern Clan Crest Tartan Santa Ornament – Custom Acrylic Christmas Decoration - Smith

Personalized Clan Smith Modern Clan Badge Tartan Ornament – Custom Acrylic Christmas DecorationCelebrate your Scottish heritage with this unique wood & acrylic tartan ornament. Perfect as a personalized Christmas decoration or a meaningful gift for friends and relatives on special occasions such as Christmas,...
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Tartan Ornament

Smith · Modern

Clan Smith Ancient Tartan Crest Heart Ceramic Ornament YD63 Smith Ancient Tartan Tartan Christmas Clan Smith Ancient Tartan Crest Heart Ceramic Ornament YD63 Smith Ancient Tartan Tartan Christmas

Clan Smith Ancient Tartan Crest Heart Ceramic Ornament - Smith Ancient Tartan

Clan Smith Ancient Tartan Crest Heart Ceramic Ornament One of the best things about Christmas is that it gives you an excuse to dress up your home with all of the lovely ornaments we associate with the holiday season. With so many different types...
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Tartan Ornament

Smith · Ancient

Smith Modern tartan canvas table runner hanging over the end of an oak table by the fireClose-up of the Smith Modern tartan table runner end hanging over the table

Clan Smith Modern Tartan Canvas Table Runner - Smith Modern Tartan

Clan Smith Modern Tartan Canvas Table Runner A table runner printed all over in the Smith Modern tartan. The motto of Clan Smith: Luceo non uro ("I shine, not burn") is widely cited as a traditional motto referencing the blacksmith's craft.. Product detail: Canvas...
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Clan Smith Modern Tartan Canvas Table Runner

Smith · Modern Tartan

Smith Ancient tartan canvas table runner hanging over the end of an oak table by the fireClose-up of the Smith Ancient tartan table runner end hanging over the table

Clan Smith Ancient Tartan Canvas Table Runner - Smith Ancient Tartan

Clan Smith Ancient Tartan Canvas Table Runner A table runner printed all over in the Smith Ancient tartan. The motto of Clan Smith: Luceo non uro ("I shine, not burn") is widely cited as a traditional motto referencing the blacksmith's craft.. Product detail: Canvas...
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Clan Smith Ancient Tartan Canvas Table Runner

Smith · Ancient Tartan

Acrylic Highland cow calf ornament playing the bagpipes, in a Smith Modern tartan Santa hat, scarf and pipe bag, with a custom name on the hatExample of the personalized Highland cow piper ornament with the name "Smith" on the Santa hat

Clan Smith Modern Tartan Piper Highland Cow Ornament with Custom Name

Clan Smith Modern Tartan Piper Highland Cow Ornament with Custom Name A fluffy Highland cow calf playing the bagpipes, dressed for Christmas in a Santa hat, scarf and pipe bag of the Smith Modern tartan. The white fur band of the hat carries the...
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Tartan Ornament

Smith · Modern

Acrylic Highland cow calf ornament playing the bagpipes, in a Smith Ancient tartan Santa hat, scarf and pipe bag, with a custom name on the hatExample of the personalized Highland cow piper ornament with the name "Smith" on the Santa hat

Clan Smith Ancient Tartan Piper Highland Cow Ornament with Custom Name

Clan Smith Ancient Tartan Piper Highland Cow Ornament with Custom Name A fluffy Highland cow calf playing the bagpipes, dressed for Christmas in a Santa hat, scarf and pipe bag of the Smith Ancient tartan. The white fur band of the hat carries the...
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Tartan Ornament

Smith · Ancient

Christmas piper ornament in the Smith Modern tartan hanging on a Christmas tree, with the customer photo used for the faceAcrylic bagpiper Christmas ornament in the Smith Modern tartan with a gold hanging cord

Clan Smith Modern Tartan Christmas Piper Ornament with Custom Photo

Clan Smith Modern Tartan Christmas Piper Ornament with Custom Photo A Santa-style Highland piper playing the pipes, dressed in a kilt, plaid and hose in the Smith Modern tartan. Send us a photo and our designers put the face on the piper, so the...
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Tartan Ornament

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Christmas piper ornament in the Smith Ancient tartan hanging on a Christmas tree, with the customer photo used for the faceAcrylic bagpiper Christmas ornament in the Smith Ancient tartan with a gold hanging cord

Clan Smith Ancient Tartan Christmas Piper Ornament with Custom Photo

Clan Smith Ancient Tartan Christmas Piper Ornament with Custom Photo A Santa-style Highland piper playing the pipes, dressed in a kilt, plaid and hose in the Smith Ancient tartan. Send us a photo and our designers put the face on the piper, so the...
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Tartan Ornament

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Personalized Christmas piper plaque in the Smith Modern tartan, standing on a snowy log base with a name plaqueClose-up of the piper face made from your photo, Smith Modern tartan plaid on the shoulder

Clan Smith Modern Tartan Christmas Piper Plaque with Custom Photo & Name

Clan Smith Modern Tartan Christmas Piper Plaque with Custom Photo & Name A Christmas piper in the Smith Modern tartan, playing the pipes on a snowy log base with a lantern, a little tree and a snowman. Send us a photo and our designers...
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Clan Smith Modern Tartan Christmas Piper Plaque with Custom Photo & Name

Smith · Modern

Personalized Christmas piper plaque in the Smith Ancient tartan, standing on a snowy log base with a name plaqueClose-up of the piper face made from your photo, Smith Ancient tartan plaid on the shoulder

Clan Smith Ancient Tartan Christmas Piper Plaque with Custom Photo & Name

Clan Smith Ancient Tartan Christmas Piper Plaque with Custom Photo & Name A Christmas piper in the Smith Ancient tartan, playing the pipes on a snowy log base with a lantern, a little tree and a snowman. Send us a photo and our designers...
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Clan Smith Ancient Tartan Christmas Piper Plaque with Custom Photo & Name

Smith · Ancient

Stained-glass style thistle Christmas tree topper with a gold bagpipe emblem and the Smith Modern tartan behind the thistle

Clan Smith Modern Tartan Thistle Christmas Tree Topper

Clan Smith Modern Tartan Thistle Christmas Tree Topper A stained-glass style tree topper: Scotland's thistle, framed in gold, standing in front of a round window of the Smith Modern tartan. A Scottish heritage finish for the top of your Christmas tree. The centre carries...
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Clan Smith Modern Tartan Thistle Christmas Tree Topper

Smith · Modern

Stained-glass style thistle Christmas tree topper with a gold bagpipe emblem and the Smith Ancient tartan behind the thistle

Clan Smith Ancient Tartan Thistle Christmas Tree Topper

Clan Smith Ancient Tartan Thistle Christmas Tree Topper A stained-glass style tree topper: Scotland's thistle, framed in gold, standing in front of a round window of the Smith Ancient tartan. A Scottish heritage finish for the top of your Christmas tree. The centre carries...
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Clan Smith Ancient Tartan Thistle Christmas Tree Topper

Smith · Ancient

Wooden Highland cow Christmas ornament wearing a Smith Modern tartan scarf, with a ribbon banner for a custom nameExample of the personalized Highland cow ornament with the name "The Smith Family" on the ribbon banner

Personalized Clan Smith Modern Tartan Highland Cow Ornament with Custom Name – Scottish Christmas Tree Decoration

Personalized Clan Smith Modern Tartan Highland Cow Ornament with Custom Name A shaggy Highland cow, Scotland's favourite, wrapped up for winter in a scarf of the Smith Modern tartan, with a sprig of holly between its horns. The ribbon banner below carries the name...
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Tartan Ornament

Smith · Modern

Wooden Highland cow Christmas ornament wearing a Smith Ancient tartan scarf, with a ribbon banner for a custom nameExample of the personalized Highland cow ornament with the name "The Smith Family" on the ribbon banner

Personalized Clan Smith Ancient Tartan Highland Cow Ornament with Custom Name – Scottish Christmas Tree Decoration

Personalized Clan Smith Ancient Tartan Highland Cow Ornament with Custom Name A shaggy Highland cow, Scotland's favourite, wrapped up for winter in a scarf of the Smith Ancient tartan, with a sprig of holly between its horns. The ribbon banner below carries the name...
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Tartan Ornament

Smith · Ancient

Smith Modern tartan Christmas tree skirt with a Scottish Highland scene, stag, Highland cow and thistles under a Christmas treeClose-up of the Smith Modern tartan border with Celtic knots, thistles and a sleigh on the printed tree skirt

Clan Smith Modern Tartan Highland Christmas Tree Skirt - Smith Modern Tartan

Clan Smith Modern Tartan Highland Christmas Tree Skirt Bring your family's Scottish heritage to the foot of your tree. The border of this tree skirt carries the Smith Modern tartan, framing a snowy Highland scene with a stone castle, a red stag, a Highland...
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Clan Smith Modern Tartan Highland Christmas Tree Skirt

Smith · Modern Tartan

Smith Ancient tartan Christmas tree skirt with a Scottish Highland scene, stag, Highland cow and thistles under a Christmas treeClose-up of the Smith Ancient tartan border with Celtic knots, thistles and a sleigh on the printed tree skirt

Clan Smith Ancient Tartan Highland Christmas Tree Skirt - Smith Ancient Tartan

Clan Smith Ancient Tartan Highland Christmas Tree Skirt Bring your family's Scottish heritage to the foot of your tree. The border of this tree skirt carries the Smith Ancient tartan, framing a snowy Highland scene with a stone castle, a red stag, a Highland...
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Clan Smith Ancient Tartan Highland Christmas Tree Skirt

Smith · Ancient Tartan

Personalized Smith Ancient Clan Bagpipe Garden Gnome Caricature Plaque Custom Photo, Any Clan Tartan, Wood or Acrylic, Grandpa & Dad Gift, Scottish Highland Garden Decor YX52Personalized bagpiper garden gnome caricature plaque: custom photo, custom tartan and custom text options

Personalized Smith Ancient Clan Bagpipe Garden Gnome Caricature Plaque Custom Photo, Any Clan Tartan, Wood or Acrylic, Grandpa & Dad Gift, Scottish Highland Garden Decor

Personalized Smith Ancient Clan Bagpipe Garden Gnome Caricature Plaque Custom Photo, Any Clan Tartan, Wood or Acrylic, Grandpa & Dad Gift, Scottish Highland Garden DecorCelebrate your Scottish heritage with a one-of-a-kind Personalized Bagpipe Garden Gnome Caricature Plaque. Upload your favorite photo, choose your Scottish...
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Personalized Smith Ancient Clan Bagpipe Garden Gnome Caricature Plaque Custom Photo, Any Clan Tartan, Wood or Acrylic, Grandpa & Dad Gift, Scottish Highland Garden Decor

Smith · Ancient

Custom Bagpipe Smith Modern Tartan LED Night Light - Personalized Scottish Bagpiper Figurine with Wooden Stand

Custom Bagpipe Smith Modern Tartan LED Night Light - Personalized Scottish Bagpiper Figurine with Wooden Stand

Custom Bagpipe Smith Modern Tartan LED Night Light - Personalized Scottish Bagpiper Figurine with Wooden StandCreate a warm, relaxing, and magical atmosphere with our Personalized LED Night Light. Designed to elevate your bedroom, living room, or workspace, this custom acrylic lamp features a smooth color-changing...
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LED Night Light

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Custom Bagpipe Smith Ancient Tartan LED Night Light - Personalized Scottish Bagpiper Figurine with Wooden Stand

Custom Bagpipe Smith Ancient Tartan LED Night Light - Personalized Scottish Bagpiper Figurine with Wooden Stand

Custom Bagpipe Smith Ancient Tartan LED Night Light - Personalized Scottish Bagpiper Figurine with Wooden StandCreate a warm, relaxing, and magical atmosphere with our Personalized LED Night Light. Designed to elevate your bedroom, living room, or workspace, this custom acrylic lamp features a smooth color-changing...
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LED Night Light

Smith · Ancient

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The Smith Story

  1. 1396

    Trial by combat on the North Inch at Perth; tradition links Smiths to a Perth smith there[4]

Clan Smith Today

ChiefNo chief is listed by the Standing Council of Scottish Chiefs, and Electric Scotland's clan page states that there is no chief of this name.
Clan societyClan Smith Society (listed by COSCA)

Surnames linked to Clan Smith

These family names are connected with Clan Smith. Each list says who records the link.

Listed by the clan society or COSCA

  • Gow
  • Gowan
  • MacGowan

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Questions about Clan Smith

Is Smith a Scottish clan?

No. Smith is an occupational surname meaning a worker in iron, and Electric Scotland's clan page states plainly that there is no chief of this name; none is listed by the Standing Council of Scottish Chiefs either.

Which clan is the Smith name associated with?

Clan Macpherson, a principal clan of the Clan Chattan confederation: the Clan Chattan Association lists Smith, Gow, Gowan and MacGowan among Macpherson's associated family names.

Where does the Gow and Smith link to Clan Chattan come from?

From tradition: Smiths are reputedly descended from a smith of Perth who filled a vacant place in the Clan Chattan ranks at the trial by combat on the North Inch at Perth in 1396. Electric Scotland's clan page notes that this tradition has never been substantiated.

Does Clan Smith have a chief?

No. The Standing Council of Scottish Chiefs lists no Smith chief, and Electric Scotland's clan page states that there is no chief of this name. 'Hold Fast' is the motto COSCA shows for the name.

Sources

  1. Find a clan: Smith, Council of Scottish Clans & Associations (COSCA)
  2. Clan Macpherson, The Clan Chattan Association
  3. Members (Standing Council of Scottish Chiefs), Standing Council of Scottish Chiefs
  4. Clan SMITH, Electric Scotland