Bluck

Bluck is a surname of English origin. Derived from the Old English word "blæc," meaning "black," it likely originated as a nickname for someone with dark hair or a dark complexion.

Notable Individuals

  • John Bluck (1770–19 August 1842): A British artist known for his landscape watercolor paintings, particularly of locations in New Zealand and Australia.
  • Clare Bluck: British musician and songwriter, known for her contributions to the folk rock genre.
  • Dr. Robert Bluck: An academic and author known for his work on Eastern religions and philosophy.

Distribution

The surname Bluck is relatively rare, with the highest concentrations found historically in counties such as Kent, Essex, and Norfolk in England. It has also been carried to various parts of the world through British colonial influence.

Variants

Variants of the surname Bluck may include Bleck, Block, or Black, reflecting different phonetic spellings and regional variations.

References

  • P. Hanks, R. Coates, D. McClure, The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland (Oxford University Press, 2016).
  • J.C. Beckett, The Roots of English Surnames (Routledge, 2017).

There are approximately 1,063 people named Bluck in the UK. That makes it roughly the 7,040th most common surname in Britain. Around 16 in a million people in Britain are named Bluck.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Alan
  • Anthony
  • Chris
  • Christopher
  • Dave
  • David
  • George
  • James
  • John
  • Michael
  • Paul
  • Robert
  • Stephen
  • Timothy

Female

  • Christine
  • Claire
  • Geraldine
  • Jacqueline
  • Janet
  • Jennifer
  • Julie
  • Michelle
  • Patricia
  • Rachel
  • Sarah
  • Susan

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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