Nasmyth

Nasmyth is a Scottish surname associated with a notable family of artists and engineers. Alexander Nasmyth (1733–1806) was a leading Scottish painter who helped establish the late 18th‑century Scottish landscape tradition and trained several prominent artists. Patrick Nasmyth (1787–1831) was a painter who contributed to the family’s artistic lineage. James Nasmyth (1808–1895) was a Scottish engineer and inventor best known for developing the steam hammer, a device that advanced large‑scale metalworking; his career is recounted in The Autobiography of James Nasmyth, Engineer.

In addition to its historical associations in the arts and engineering, the surname Nasmyth is linked to astronomy through the lunar crater Nasmyth, named in honor of James Nasmyth for his contributions to science and engineering.

Today the Nasmyth name persists in Scotland and among the diaspora, carried by individuals across fields such as the arts, engineering, and other professions. The name is primarily recognized for its historical figures who contributed to Scottish culture and industrial advancement.