BLANSHARD
Blanshard
Blanshard is an English surname with origins dating back to the medieval period. The name is of locational origin, derived from the Old English words "blaec" (meaning black) and "scir" (meaning bright or clear) combined with the word "hard" (meaning strong or resilient), suggesting a possible meaning of "strong black and bright".
The Blanshard surname is primarily found in the southern counties of England, particularly in Hampshire and Sussex. It is believed that individuals bearing this surname may have originated from these regions or had ancestral ties to them.
Historically, the Blanshard family may have been associated with activities such as agriculture, trading, or even landownership. Over the centuries, the surname has spread to other parts of England and beyond, carried by descendants who migrated for various reasons.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Blanshard have made contributions in diverse fields such as academia, literature, or the arts. Research into the genealogy and history of the Blanshard family continues to provide insights into the origins and development of this enduring British surname.
There are approximately 568 people named Blanshard in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around nine in a million people in Britain are named Blanshard.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Philip
- Richard
- Robert
- Shane
- Stephen
- Thomas
- William
Female
- Ann
- Barbara
- Catherine
- Christine
- Claire
- Emily
- Margaret
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Sarah
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