Blount

Meaning

Derived from Old French 'blont' or Old English elements meaning blunt or dull.

Etymology

The surname originates from Old French 'blont' (blunt) or possibly from a Norman place name. It was used as a descriptive nickname for someone with a blunt manner or appearance.

About the Blount Surname

A Norman-influenced English surname derived from a word meaning blunt or dull, originally used as a descriptive nickname. The name has a long history in England and was established in North America through colonial settlement.

Distribution

Primarily found in England and North America, with historical presence in the American South.

Notable Bearers

James H. Blount (U.S. diplomat), Roy Blount Jr. (writer and humorist)

People with the Blount Surname