Blain

Blain Meaning & Origin

About Blain
The surname Blain is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "bláth" meaning "flower" or "blossom." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with a cheerful or pleasant disposition. Over time, the surname Blain has evolved and can be found in various spellings, such as Blane or Blaine.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Blain: 4,764
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 7,025
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.62

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PLN
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B L EY1 N
🌐 IPA
/bleɪn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Blain in Braille

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

The name Blain in braille

How to sign the name Blain using Sign Language

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

The name Blain in sign language

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