variant of Blade, from the plural or genitive
singular form.
habitational name from a place of uncertain
location and origin. Its status as a habitational name is deduced from
early forms cited by Reaney, such as Alan de Bladis (Leicestershire
1230), Hugh de Bladis (Staffordshire 1258), and William de Blades
(Yorkshire 1301).
Dictionary of American Family Names, Oxford University Press, ISBN 0-19-508137-4
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