Blackett

Blackett Meaning & Origin

About Blackett
The surname Blackett is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "blæc" meaning "black" and the suffix "-ett" indicating a diminutive or endearing form. It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with dark hair or a dark complexion. Over time, the surname Blackett has become a hereditary surname passed down through generations, representing the ancestral connection to individuals with this characteristic.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Blackett: 605
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 36,900
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.21

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Blackett 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 Blackett is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PLKT
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B40203
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B L AE1 K IH0 T
🌐 IPA
/ˈblækɪt/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLKT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B423

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Blackett in Braille

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

The name Blackett in braille

How to sign the name Blackett using Sign Language

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

The name Blackett in sign language

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