About Blackmore
The surname Blackmore is of English origin and has two possible meanings. Firstly, it could be a locational surname derived from the Old English words "blæc" meaning "black" and "mere" meaning "lake" or "pool." This suggests that the name originally referred to someone who lived near a dark or black-colored lake. Alternatively, it could be a topographical surname referring to someone who lived near a moor or fen, as "more" can also mean "moor" or "fen" in Old English. Overall, the surname Blackmore likely originated as a descriptive name for someone living near a black lake or a moor.
The surname Blackmore is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Blackmore based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Blackmore in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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