Blint

Blint Meaning & Origin

About Blint
The surname Blint is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "blint," meaning "blind." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was blind or had poor eyesight. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, passed down through generations. The surname Blint is relatively rare and can be found mainly in Germany and other German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Blint: 167
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 106,570
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PLNT
🗽 NYSIIS
B
🔊 Soundex
B4053
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B L IH1 N T
🌐 IPA
/blint*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLNT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B453

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Blint in Braille

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

The name Blint in braille

How to sign the name Blint using Sign Language

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

The name Blint in sign language

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