About Blackmar
The surname Blackmar is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "blæc" meaning "black" and "mær" meaning "famous" or "renowned." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Blackmar can be interpreted as "famous black" or "renowned black." It is likely that the name was originally given to someone with dark hair or a dark complexion who was well-known or respected in their community.
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The surname Blackmar is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Blackmar 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 Blackmar is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Blackmar in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Blackmar using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.