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Blake Family History
Blake Genealogy & Family TreeBlake is an English name from Devon, England, where the family held a seat. It comes from the Olde English "blac" which means "black haired" or "dark-complexioned"--or alternately from "blaac" which means "white-skinned" or "fair-haired." The earliest known ancestor--Walter le Blake--was recorded in 1167. In recent years, it is often used as a given name. Roots for the name can also be found in Ireland.
Other spellings include "Blaik" and "Blakely." Notable people with the surname include American baseball player Casey Blake (Toronto Blue Jays, Minnesota Twins, Baltimore Orioles), Australian actress Rachael Blake (Sleeping Beauty, Lantana, Derailed), English actress Julia Blake (X-Men Origins: Wolverine, Aquamarine, Don't Be Afraid of the Dark), and fictional character Daphne Blake (Scooby Doo). The first Blake to come to America was Walter Blake in Virginia in 1624.
Blake Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Emeline Blake -- --, 1818 March 3, 1889 Maryland
- Annah Blake -- --, 1651 May 9, 1722
- Elizabeth Blake -- --, 1826 December 0, 1888
- Ellen Blake -- --, 1855 September 0, 1939
- Calvin Blake -- --, 1773 April 26, 1851 Massachusetts
Blake Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- John Blake -- --, 1521 December 0, 1576
- Robert William Blake -- --, 1412 October 29, 1474 England
- Thomas Blake -- --, 1382 December 0, 1439
- John Blake -- --, 1380 December 0, 1432 England
- Alice Blake -- --, 1548 August 0, 1584
