Smet

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Smet is a Dutch occupational surname. Smet is a regional form of Smid ("Smith") and is equivalent to the more abundant surname Smit.{{Cite web|url=http://www.meertens.knaw.nl/nfb/detail_naam.php?gba_naam=Smet&nfd_naam=Smet&info=documentatie&operator=eq&taal=|title=Nederlandse Familienamenbank}} It is common in East Flanders.{{cite web |url=http://www.familienaam.be/ |title=Home |website=familienaam.be}} People named Smet include:

  • David Smet (born 1966), French singer/songwriter and amateur sports car racer
  • Eugenia Smet (1825–1871), French founder of the Society of Helpers of the Holy Souls
  • Henrich Smet (1535/7-1614), Flemish court physician and humanist
  • Kathleen Smet (born 1970), Belgian triathlete
  • Jean-Philippe Smet (1943–2017), French singer and actor, father of David and Laura
  • Laura Smet (born 1983), French actress
  • Marc Smet (born 1951), Belgian long-distance runner
  • Miet Smet (1943–2024), Belgian politician
  • Mike Smet (born 1991), Belgian footballer
  • Pascal Smet (born 1967), Belgian politician, Flemish government minister
  • Tony Smet (born 1870, date of death unknown), Belgian fencer

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