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