About Blackshear
The surname Blackshear is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "blæc" meaning "black" and "scear" meaning "gap" or "notch." It is believed to have originated as a descriptive name for someone who lived near a black gap or notch, possibly referring to a geographical feature or a place name. Over time, the surname Blackshear has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a family name.
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The surname Blackshear is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Blackshear 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 Blackshear is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Blackshear in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Blackshear using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.