Bleak

Bleak Meaning & Origin

About Bleak
The surname Bleak is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It could be derived from the Old Norse word "bleikr," meaning pale or fair, suggesting that the name was originally given to someone with a fair complexion. Alternatively, it could be derived from the Old English word "blæc," meaning black or dark, indicating that the name was given to someone with dark hair or a dark complexion. The surname Bleak may also have originated as a nickname for someone with a melancholic or gloomy disposition.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bleak: 398
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 52,169
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.13

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PLK
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B L IY1 K
🌐 IPA
/blik/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bleak in Braille

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

The name Bleak in braille

How to sign the name Bleak using Sign Language

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

The name Bleak in sign language

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