Smyrl Family History
Smyrl Name Meaning
Americanized form of German Schmirl:: from Middle High German smerl ‘gudgeon’ (a small freshwater fish) hence a metonymic occupational name for a fisherman or a seller of these fish. The gudgeon was considered gullible so it may be a nickname for a gullible person. from Middle High German smire ‘falcon’ hence a metonymic occupational name for a falconer.
Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022