Blacklock

Blacklock Meaning & Origin

About Blacklock
The surname Blacklock is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old English words "blæc" meaning "black" and "loc" meaning "lock" or "hair." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with dark or black hair. Over time, the surname Blacklock has become a hereditary surname passed down through generations, representing the ancestral connection to individuals with this physical characteristic.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Blacklock: 1,011
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 24685
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.34

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PLKLK
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B402402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B L AE1 K L AA2 K
🌐 IPA
/ˈblæˌklɑk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLKLK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B424

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Blacklock in Braille

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

The name Blacklock in braille

How to sign the name Blacklock using Sign Language

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

The name Blacklock in sign language

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