Wildsmith: Surname History and Family Crest

People named Wildsmith carry a German surname with a long history.

What is the meaning of Wildsmith?

The usual explanation, from Elsdon Smith, is “the smith, the worker in metals, who lived and worked in the forest”.

Where is the Wildsmith surname found?

Smith also lists Waldsmith and Walsmith.

Does every Wildsmith family have a crest?

If a Wildsmith family bore arms, our report explains whose they were and what the blazon shows.

Research your Wildsmith family history with a full surname report and painted coat of arms.