Blyth Surname Meaning & Origin
What the Blyth last name means, where the surname began and how it spread.
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Meaning and origin of the Blyth last name
Meaning of the Blyth last name: cheerful, or from the River Blyth. Blyth is an English and Scottish surname from Old English blithe, "cheerful", a nickname, or from places on the rivers Blyth in Northumberland and Suffolk. The port of Blyth gave many families their name. The last name is also found as Blythe.
Arms associated with the Blyth name
Coats of arms associated with the Blyth surname follow English heraldry, each set out in a short blazon.
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Blyth name FAQ
What does the Blyth name mean?
Cheerful, or from the River Blyth. Common variants include Blythe, Bligh.
Where does the Blyth surname come from?
It originates in England, and is also found in the United States, Canada and Australia.
Is there a Blyth coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals rather than to everyone with a surname. Herald Lab paints a personalized Blyth coat of arms in museum style, based on historic heraldry.
Sources: Reaney & Wilson, Dictionary of English Surnames; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).