Blackadar

Blackadar Meaning & Origin

About Blackadar
The surname Blackadar is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic words "blàr" meaning "field" and "cadair" meaning "chair." It is believed to have originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a prominent chair or seat in a field. Over time, the name Blackadar has evolved and been anglicized, but its meaning remains rooted in its Scottish origins.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Blackadar is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Blackadar: 192
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 95,115
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Blackadar based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Blackadar is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PLKTR
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B4020306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B L AE1 K AE2 D ER0
🌐 IPA
/blackadar*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLKTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B423

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Blackadar in Braille

Here's how to represent Blackadar in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Blackadar in braille

How to sign the name Blackadar using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Blackadar using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Blackadar in sign language

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