BLEZARD
Blezard
The surname "Blezard" is of English origin and is considered to be locational in nature, derived from the village of Blezard, near Bamber Bridge in Lancashire, North West England. The name is also found in other variations such as "Bleazard" and "Blezird".
The earliest recordings of the Blezard surname date back to the mid-16th century in Lancashire, indicating that it has long-standing roots in the region. The name was likely given to individuals who lived in or near the village of Blezard, and over time, families adopted it as their hereditary surname.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Blezard have been recorded in various historical documents, including parish records, census data, and other archival sources.
Today, the surname Blezard is relatively rare but can still be found in regions across the United Kingdom and in some cases, internationally where descendants of the original Lancashire families have migrated.
The Blezard surname carries with it a sense of regional identity and heritage, reflecting the historical connections of the family to the Lancashire area.
There are approximately 538 people named Blezard in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around eight in a million people in Britain are named Blezard.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Adam
- Andrew
- Anthony
- David
- Greg
- Ian
- James
- John
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Simon
Female
- Catherine
- Claire
- Emily
- Joyce
- Kelly
- Margaret
- Mary
- Rebecca
- Sarah
- Susan