About Baland
The surname Baland is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "balant," meaning "barking" or "yelping." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who had a loud or persistent voice, or possibly for someone who worked with dogs. Over time, the surname Baland has evolved and spread to different regions, carrying its original meaning with it.
The surname Baland is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Baland 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 Baland is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Baland in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Baland using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.