TheNameDBBlake
DescriptiveMeaning
A descriptive surname referring to someone with pale or fair complexion, or alternatively someone who was dark.
Etymology
Derived from Old English 'blæc' (dark) or 'blac' (pale), with the meaning varying by regional usage. The ambiguity arose from dialectal differences in medieval England.
About the Blake Surname
Blake represents a variant form of Black with similar origins but potentially opposite meanings depending on regional interpretation. The surname gained prominence through notable historical figures and has remained consistently used.
Distribution
Common throughout England and Wales, with notable presence in Ireland and North America.