Blunden

Blunden Meaning & Origin

About Blunden
The surname Blunden is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "blund," meaning "blunt" or "dull." It was likely used as a nickname for someone with a blunt or straightforward personality. Over time, the surname Blunden became hereditary and passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Blunden can be found worldwide, particularly in English-speaking countries.

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📏 Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Blunden: 247
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 77522
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PLNTN
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B405305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B L AH1 N D AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/blunden*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLNTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B453

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Blunden in Braille

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

The name Blunden in braille

How to sign the name Blunden using Sign Language

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

The name Blunden in sign language

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