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Blount (or Blunt) is a common surname of English derivation, meaning "blonde, fair" (Old French blund), or dull (Middle English blunt, blont) [1] Anna Blount (1872–1953), physician, suffragist and birth control activist in the United States
Blunt is a common surname of English derivation, meaning "blonde, fair" (Old French blund), or "dull" (Middle English blunt, blont). [1] A variant spelling is Blount . Notable people sharing the surname "Blunt"
For ease of use, the [i] in front of the last name, and the ending _ve, were dropped. If the last name ends in [a], then removing the [j] would give the name of the patriarch or the place, as in, Grudaj - j = Gruda (place in MM). Otherwise, removing the whole ending [aj] yields the name of founder or place of origin, as in Lekaj - aj = Lek(ë).
Taylor. The name Taylor is a gender-neutral name, though in the 1990s, it was far more popular as a female name than a male one.It has French origins and means "tailor" or "to cut." This classic ...
Individuals who dropped their last name and substituted their middle name as their last name are listed. Those with a one-word stage name are listed in a separate article. In many cases, performers have legally changed their name to their stage name. [1] Note: Many cultures have their own naming customs and systems, some rather intricate. Minor ...
The patronymic custom in most of the Horn of Africa gives children the father's first name as their surname. The family then gives the child its first name. Middle names are unknown. So, for example, a person's name might be Bereket Mekonen . In this case, Bereket is the first name and Mekonen is the surname, and also the first name of the father.
Name blending confers the same surname upon both spouses. This allows the family to conform to the expectation that the family (and any children) will all share the same name, and avoid confusion that can arise when spouses retain differing surnames. [4] [1] Name blending avoids the patriarchal practice of having the wife take the husband's name.
The name is said to have been borne by various families of the surname Kennedy. [34] Uilleachan Willie [67] A diminutive of Uilleam; likewise, En Willie is a diminutive of En William. [68] Uilleam: William [2] SG equivalent of En William. [34] Uisdean, [1] [56] Ùisdean [2] Eugene, [56] Hugh