Blaire: Last Name Origin and Family Crest

The name Blaire is closely linked to Blair. The name is habitational, pointing to “From Blair, "plain, field"”.

Blaire coat of arms

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Blair surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon.

Spelling and variants

Blaire adds “e” to Blair, a small change that appeared as the name was written down. Census takers and immigration officers often wrote what they heard. Related forms: Blare and Blear.

In the 2010 US Census, 248 Americans gave Blaire as their last name (rank 77,264). Between 1891 and 2000, 433 babies born in France were registered as Blaire, with the most births in 1981–1990. For the full story, order the Blaire surname pack.