Blandy

Blandy Meaning & Origin

About Blandy
The surname Blandy is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "blǣnde," meaning "bright" or "shining." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone with a fair or light complexion. Over time, the name Blandy has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary surname. Today, individuals with the surname Blandy can be found across various English-speaking countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Blandy: 123
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 136,449
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Blandy 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
PLNT
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B40530
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B L AE1 N D IY0
🌐 IPA
/blandy*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLNT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B453

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Blandy in Braille

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

The name Blandy in braille

How to sign the name Blandy using Sign Language

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

The name Blandy in sign language

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