Niblock

Niblock Meaning & Origin

About Niblock
The surname Niblock is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Mac an Bhlocair, meaning "son of the blockmaker." It is an occupational surname that likely originated from someone who was involved in the trade of making or working with blocks of wood or stone. Over time, the name evolved into Niblock, and individuals with this surname can be found primarily in Scotland and Northern Ireland.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Niblock: 579
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 38,265
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.2

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Niblock based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NPLK
🔊 Soundex
N01402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N IH1 B L AA2 K
🌐 IPA
/ˈnɪˌblɑk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NPLK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N142

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Niblock in Braille

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

The name Niblock in braille

How to sign the name Niblock using Sign Language

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

The name Niblock in sign language

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