Blackshear

Blackshear Meaning & Origin

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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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Blackshear: 3,995
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 8,293
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.35

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.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PLKXR
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B40206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B L AE1 K SH IH0 R
🌐 IPA
/ˈblækʃɪr/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLKXR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B426

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Blackshear in Braille

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

The name Blackshear in braille

How to sign the name Blackshear using Sign Language

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.

The name Blackshear in sign language

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