Balaban

Balaban Meaning & Origin

About Balaban
The surname Balaban is of Turkish origin and is derived from the word "balaban," which refers to a type of musical instrument similar to a flute. It is believed that the surname was originally given to individuals who were skilled in playing the balaban or were associated with its production. Over time, the surname Balaban has spread to various regions and countries, including Turkey, Azerbaijan, and Iran. Today, it is a relatively common surname in these areas and is often associated with a musical heritage.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Balaban is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Balaban: 1,233
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 21,260
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.42

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Balaban based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Balaban is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PLPN
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B040105
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AA0 L AA0 B AA1 N
🌐 IPA
/bɑlɑˈbɑn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLPN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B415

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Balaban in Braille

Here's how to represent Balaban in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Balaban in braille

How to sign the name Balaban using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Balaban using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Balaban in sign language

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