What does the surname Blatt mean?

The surname Blatt means "Leaf, or one who worked with leaves or parchment.". It is of German, Yiddish origin.

How common is the Blatt surname?

There are approximately 3,000 people with the surname Blatt in the United States.

Are there Blatt soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 16 soldiers with the Blatt surname appear in Civil War records.

Blatt

Occupational

Meaning

Leaf, or one who worked with leaves or parchment.

Etymology

Derived from German 'Blatt' (leaf) or Yiddish 'blat' (leaf, page). The surname may have originated as an occupational designation for a scribe or parchment worker.

About the Blatt Surname

A German or Yiddish surname possibly denoting an occupational connection to writing or parchment. The name is uncommon and appears in Central European and Jewish genealogical records.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 3,000 bearers in the United States #2,235 most common surname

Rare Common

Found in Germany, Austria, and among German and Jewish-descended populations in North America.

Blatt Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Blatt Surname

Robert Blatt

Quick Facts

Origin: German, Yiddish
Classification: Occupational
Earliest Record: 17th century
Estimated Bearers: 3,000

War Records

16 soldiers with the Blatt surname found in Civil War records.

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