BLOND
Blond
Blond is a British surname of Old French origin, derived from the word blund, meaning fair or blonde. It is believed to have been brought to England during the Norman Conquest in 1066.
Origins The surname Blond is of Norman French descent, and is thought to have been introduced to Britain in the post-conquest period. The name would have been used as a nickname to describe a person with fair hair or a fair complexion.
Distribution and Variants The surname Blond is relatively rare in Britain today, with most occurrences found in historical records. Variants of the name include Blonde, Blund, and Blount.
Notable Individuals There are few well-known individuals with the surname Blond, however, the name can be found in historical records dating back centuries. It is likely that many bearers of the name have contributed to various aspects of British history and society.
There are approximately 51 people named Blond in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Blond.