Blad

Blad Meaning & Origin

About Blad
The surname Blad is of Swedish origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "bladr," meaning "leaf." It is a topographic surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who lived near or was associated with a leafy or wooded area. The name Blad may also have been given to someone who had a connection to nature or possessed qualities associated with leaves, such as being vibrant, lively, or flexible.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Blad: 467
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 45,740
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.16

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PLT
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B403
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B L AE1 D
🌐 IPA
/blad*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B430

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Blad in Braille

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

The name Blad in braille

How to sign the name Blad using Sign Language

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

The name Blad in sign language

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