About Blakelock
The surname Blakelock is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "blæc" meaning "black" and "loc" meaning "lock" or "enclosure." It is believed to have originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a dark or blackened enclosure or a place with black soil. The name may also have been used as a nickname for someone with dark or black hair. Overall, the surname Blakelock signifies a connection to a dark or blackened place or physical attribute.
The surname Blakelock is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Blakelock 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 Blakelock is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Blakelock in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Blakelock using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.