How common is the Blain surname?

There are approximately 3,500 people with the surname Blain in the United States.

Are there Blain soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 326 soldiers with the Blain surname appear in Civil War records.

Blain

Q: What does the surname Blain mean?

The surname Blain means "One who lived by a bleak or bare place, or a blain (blister or sore).". It is of English, Scottish origin.

Topographic

Meaning

One who lived by a bleak or bare place, or a blain (blister or sore).

Etymology

Derived from Old English or Old Norse 'blain' meaning a blister, sore, or bleak place. The surname may have originated as a topographic or descriptive designation.

About the Blain Surname

A topographic or descriptive surname of Scottish and English origin. The name is uncommon and appears primarily in British genealogical records.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 3,500 bearers in the United States #2,086 most common surname

Rare Common

Found in Scotland and England, with some presence in North America.

Blain Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Blain Surname

James Blain

Quick Facts

Origin: English, Scottish
Classification: Topographic
Earliest Record: 15th century
Estimated Bearers: 3,500

War Records

326 soldiers with the Blain surname found in Civil War records.

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