Blakes

Blakes is a name that can refer to several different topics in English-speaking contexts. It is most commonly encountered as a surname or as part of organizational names, and it also appears as a place name in some regions.

As a surname, Blakes is a plural or patronymic form related to the given name Blake. It is found in various countries with historical ties to English naming traditions and in genealogical records dating back several generations. Because Blakes can arise independently in different families, bearers of the name may have diverse ancestral backgrounds.

In the business and professional world, Blakes most often refers to Blakes, Cassels & Graydon LLP, a prominent Canadian law firm. The firm is widely known within Canada and internationally as Blakes, and it operates in multiple practice areas, serving corporate, financial, and private clients.

Geographically, Blakes appears as the name of small localities or features in some English-speaking regions. Such uses are typically modest in scale and may be found on local maps or in regional address systems rather than in broader national or international references.

In culture and media, Blakes can occur as a surname for fictional characters or as part of brand names. Because the term does not designate a single, universally recognized entity, its specific meaning is usually determined by context.

For anyone seeking information about a particular Blakes, additional context—such as the country, field, or belonging organization—helps identify the intended topic. See also Blake and related variants for further disambiguation.