Bloss

Bloss Meaning & Origin

About Bloss
The surname Bloss is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "blos," meaning "blossom" or "flower." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near a prominent flowering tree or in an area known for its blossoms. The name may also have been a nickname for someone with a cheerful or vibrant personality, likening them to the beauty and vitality of a blossom.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bloss: 2,505
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 12,411
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.85

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PLS
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B L AO1 S
🌐 IPA
/blɔs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bloss in Braille

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

The name Bloss in braille

How to sign the name Bloss using Sign Language

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

The name Bloss in sign language

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