How common is the Ballin surname?

There are approximately 5,000 people with the surname Ballin in the United States.

Are there Ballin soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 8 soldiers with the Ballin surname appear in Civil War records.

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Q: What does the surname Ballin mean?

The surname Ballin means "A person from Ballin or a diminutive form related to 'ball' or 'bald'.". It is of Germanic/Yiddish origin.

Topographic|Patronymic

Meaning

A person from Ballin or a diminutive form related to 'ball' or 'bald'.

Etymology

Possibly derived from a Germanic place name or the Yiddish element 'bal' meaning master or lord. The suffix '-in' suggests either a place of origin or a diminutive form.

About the Ballin Surname

A surname of uncertain origin found in Germanic and Jewish communities, possibly indicating a place of origin or a family relationship. The exact etymology remains unclear without additional genealogical evidence.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 5,000 bearers in the United States #1,656 most common surname

Rare Common

Found in Germany, Scandinavia, and Jewish diaspora communities.

Ballin Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Ballin Surname

Alfred Ballin

Quick Facts

Origin: Germanic/Yiddish
Classification: Topographic|Patronymic
Earliest Record: 18th-19th century, Germanic and Jewish communities
Estimated Bearers: 5,000

War Records

8 soldiers with the Ballin surname found in Civil War records.

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