Blot

Blot Meaning & Origin

About Blot
The surname Blot is of French origin and has multiple possible meanings. One interpretation suggests that it is derived from the Old French word "blot," meaning "blemish" or "stain," and may have been a nickname given to someone with a physical or moral flaw. Another possibility is that it originated from the Old Norse word "blótr," meaning "sacrifice" or "ritual," indicating that the name may have been associated with someone involved in religious ceremonies or rituals. Ultimately, the exact meaning of the surname Blot may vary depending on the specific historical context and region.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Blot: 338
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 59742
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PLT
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B403
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B L AA1 T
🌐 IPA
/blɑt/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B430

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Blot in Braille

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

The name Blot in braille

How to sign the name Blot using Sign Language

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

The name Blot in sign language

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