Blackmon

Blackmon Meaning & Origin

About Blackmon
The surname Blackmon is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "blæc" meaning "black" and "mōna" meaning "moon." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with dark or black hair or complexion. The name may also have been given to someone born on a dark or moonless night. Over time, the surname Blackmon has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Blackmon: 22,130
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 1,628
  • Frequency per 100k people: 7.5

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PLKMN
🗽 NYSIIS
BANA
🔊 Soundex
B402505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B L AE1 K M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈblækmən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLKMN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B425

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Blackmon in Braille

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

The name Blackmon in braille

How to sign the name Blackmon using Sign Language

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

The name Blackmon in sign language

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