How common is the Ballow surname?

There are approximately 1,000 people with the surname Ballow in the United States.

Are there Ballow soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 157 soldiers with the Ballow surname appear in Civil War records.

Ballow

Q: What does the surname Ballow mean?

The surname Ballow means "A person from a place called Ballow or a variant of a topographic name.". It is of English origin.

Topographic

Meaning

A person from a place called Ballow or a variant of a topographic name.

Etymology

Possibly derived from Old English elements meaning 'ball' or 'bald' combined with 'low' or 'ow' (meaning hill or mound). The surname may indicate a geographical feature or place of origin.

About the Ballow Surname

An obscure English topographic surname likely referring to a geographical location or natural feature. The name is rarely documented in historical records.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 1,000 bearers in the United States #3,656 most common surname

Rare Common

Rare surname found primarily in England.

Ballow Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Ballow Surname

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Quick Facts

Origin: English
Classification: Topographic
Earliest Record: Medieval England, 13th-14th century
Estimated Bearers: 1,000

War Records

157 soldiers with the Ballow surname found in Civil War records.

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