Blight

Blight Meaning & Origin

About Blight
The surname Blight is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Middle English word "blight," which referred to a plant disease that causes withering or decay. As a surname, Blight could have been a nickname for someone who had a withered or sickly appearance, or it could have been a topographic name for someone who lived near an area affected by blight. Additionally, it could have been an occupational name for someone who dealt with blighted crops or plants. Overall, the surname Blight is associated with the concept of decay or disease.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Blight: 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 Blight 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 Blight is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
PLT
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
BAG
πŸ”Š Soundex
B40203
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
B L AY1 T
🌐 IPA
/blaΙͺt/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('PLT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B423

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Blight in Braille

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

The name Blight in braille

How to sign the name Blight using Sign Language

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

The name Blight in sign language

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