Smylie is an ancient Dalriadan-Scottish nickname for a for a person noted for their smile, or happy personality. Smylie is thus, a nickname surname, which belongs to the category of hereditary surnames. The surname Smylie was first found in Cumberland, a historic county of North West England, now known as Cumbria. Usually a high ranking individual socially. Well educated and cunning.
Ex1. Oh look here been promoted again!.... dam "Smylie" !
Ex2. I heard hes a "Smylie".... you better keep an eye out for that one