Blackburne

Meaning

A dark or black stream, or a place near a dark-colored watercourse.

Etymology

Derived from the Old English 'blæc' (black) and 'burne' (stream), indicating a location characterized by dark water or surroundings. The surname originated as a topographic designation for someone living near such a stream.

About the Blackburne Surname

An English topographic surname derived from a place name indicating a dark stream. The name has documented presence in medieval English records.

Distribution

Primarily found in England and North America, with concentrations in Lancashire.

Notable Bearers

Blackburne family members in English history

People with the Blackburne Surname