Blind

Blind Meaning & Origin

About Blind
The surname Blind is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "blint," meaning "blind." It was likely used as a nickname for someone who was blind or had poor eyesight. The surname Blind may have also been given to individuals who were known for their ability to navigate or perceive things despite their visual impairment.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Blind: 835
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 28,552
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.28

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
PLNT
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
B
πŸ”Š Soundex
B4053
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
B L AY1 N D
🌐 IPA
/blaΙͺnd/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('PLNT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B453

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Blind in Braille

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

The name Blind in braille

How to sign the name Blind using Sign Language

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

The name Blind in sign language

Numerology