BLAKES
Blakes
Blakes is an English surname of Anglo-Saxon origin that can be traced back to medieval times. The name is toponymic, meaning it is derived from a place name, specifically "Blake" or "Blakes" in England. The word "Blake" itself is believed to have Old English roots, meaning either "black" or "pale."
Individuals adopting the surname Blakes would typically have done so to identify themselves as originating from a place with a name related to "Blake". The surname has likely undergone various phonetic changes over the centuries, resulting in the different spellings and variations seen today.
Throughout history, individuals bearing the surname Blakes have been found across various regions in England, reflecting the movement and settlement of families over time. Some notable individuals with the surname have made significant contributions to fields such as art, literature, politics, and beyond.
Today, the surname Blakes remains relatively rare but continues to be borne by descendants of those who originally adopted it. The name serves as a reminder of the rich tapestry of English surnames and the diverse origins of British families.
There are approximately 58 people named Blakes in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Blakes.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Howard
- Mark
- Neal
- Patrick
- Paul
Female
- Fiona
- Jayne
- Lynn
Similar and related surnames
- Blacks
- Blacke
- Black
- Blackie
- Blackey
- Blackes
- Blackis
- Blaak
- Blacas
- Blackoe
- Blake
- Blaes
- Blaick
- Blaik
- Blaike
- Blaikey
- Blaikie
- Blak
- Blakey
- Blakie
- Blakoe
- Blax
- Blayes
- Bleak
- Bleake
- Bleakes
- Bleakey
- Bleakie
- Bleaks
- Blecke
- Bleeks
- Bleke
- Blacked
- Blaese
- Blaihkey
- Blaken
- Blaker
- Blakers
- Blakesby
- Blakesly
- Blakeson
- Blaky
- Bleas
- Bleck
- Blek
- Blades
- Blakeslee
- Blakesley
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.