BLUNT
Blunt
Blunt is a surname of English origin, stemming from the Old French word "blund," meaning "dull" or "inert." The name is primarily found in the British Isles, particularly in England.
The earliest recorded instance of the surname Blunt dates back to the 12th century, where it was commonly used to describe someone who was straightforward, honest, or lacking in subtlety. The name may have originated as a nickname for an individual with these characteristics.
Throughout history, the Blunt surname has been associated with various prominent figures. One of the most notable individuals bearing this surname was Emily Blunt, a renowned British actress known for her roles in both film and theatre.
The Blunt family name has been passed down through generations, and descendants of the Blunt lineage can still be found in England and other parts of the world to this day. Over the years, variations of the surname, such as Blount, have also emerged.
Today, the surname Blunt continues to be recognised as a distinctive and enduring part of British heritage, with individuals honouring their family history by bearing this surname with pride.
There are approximately 3,408 people named Blunt in the UK. That makes it roughly the 2,679th most common surname in Britain. Around 52 in a million people in Britain are named Blunt.
Surname type: Nickname
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Anthony
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Michael
- Peter
- Richard
- Simon
- Stephen
Female
- Alison
- Christine
- Claire
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Gillian
- Heather
- Laura
- Margaret
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan
- Victoria
Similar and related surnames
- Blount
- Blint
- Blund
- Blun
- Bailend
- Baland
- Balanda
- Balande
- Balandi
- Balant
- Balanta
- Balent
- Balinda
- Balint
- Balland
- Ballant
- Ballante
- Baoland
- Bayland
- Beauland
- Beeland
- Beland
- Belinda
- Belland
- Bellandi
- Bellando
- Bellante
- Bellanti
- Bellenot
- Bellinato
- Bielenda
- Biland
- Bilinda
- Billand
- Blaind
- Bland
- Blanda
- Blande
- Blando
- Blant
- Blaund
- Blaunt
- Blend
- Blendea
- Blent
- Blignaut
- Blind
- Blinda
- Blindt
- Blond
- Blonde
- Blondeau
- Blondi
- Blondiau
- Blonet
- Blont
- Blunett
- Blunk
- Blunn
- Bluns
- Bluntach
- Bluntack
- Bluntish
- Blunton
- Blunts
- Blynt
- Boaland
- Bohland
- Boiland
- Boland
- Bolland
- Bouland
- Boulenod
- Boulind
- Boulland
- Bowland
- Boyland
- Buland
- Bulanda
- Bulent
- Bulland
- Bullent
- Byland
- Bylund
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.