About Balch
The surname Balch is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "bealh" or "bealc," meaning "balk" or "ridge." It is believed to have been a topographic or locational surname, referring to someone who lived near or on a ridge or balk. The name Balch has variations such as Balche, Balchey, and Balchin, and is primarily found in the southwestern region of England.
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The surname Balch is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Balch based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Balch in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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