Origin of the name BLUNT Back

Origin

BLUNT : (Nor. Fr.) Of fair hair or complexion; from the French Blond. This family trace their origin to the Blondi or Brondi of Italy, so named from their fair complexion. They went into England with William the Conqueror.

BUTMAN : Local. Perhaps the man who lives at the butt or boundary; a marksman. Botman, one who gives a blunt answer.

BUTTS : Butts were marks for archery. In most parishes places were set apart for this necessary sport which were called the Butts, hence, the name was given to a person residing near such a spo, as John at the Butts. But signifies a promontory, as the Butt of Lewis, an isle of Scotland. Danish, But, blunt, rough.

Origin of name provided by Jean Tosti

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Geographic distribution of the 12184 individuals with the name BLUNT on Geneanet.

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