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Masculine
Czech
Meaning & History
Smola is a Czech surname formed as a variant of Smolak. Smolak itself is an occupational name for a distiller of pitch, derived from the Old Slavic word smola meaning "pitch, resin". The name thus originally referred to someone who worked with tar or resin, perhaps in producing pitch for waterproofing or for torches. This occupational surname fits a pattern common among Slavic surnames, where many emerged from trades and professions.
Within the Czech naming system, Smola is classified as a masculine surname. Its feminine counterpart is Smolová. The name is closely related to the Polish variant Smolak and the Polish surname Smolarek, both of which share the same etymological root.
According to data from the 2010 United States Census, the surname Smola appears with modest frequency, ranking 26,143rd most common overall and borne by 936 individuals. The vast majority of Smola bearers in the United States identify as White (96.37%), reflecting the surname's Central European origins.
Within the Czech naming system, Smola is classified as a masculine surname. Its feminine counterpart is Smolová. The name is closely related to the Polish variant Smolak and the Polish surname Smolarek, both of which share the same etymological root.
According to data from the 2010 United States Census, the surname Smola appears with modest frequency, ranking 26,143rd most common overall and borne by 936 individuals. The vast majority of Smola bearers in the United States identify as White (96.37%), reflecting the surname's Central European origins.
Related Names
Sources: Wiktionary — Smola