Balciunas

Balciunas Meaning & Origin

About Balciunas
The surname Balciunas is of Lithuanian origin and is derived from the Lithuanian word "balčiūnas," which means "white hawk" or "white falcon." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a person named Balčius or Balčys. The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who possessed qualities associated with a hawk or falcon, such as being swift, agile, or having keen eyesight. Today, individuals with the surname Balciunas can be found primarily in Lithuania and among Lithuanian diaspora communities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Balciunas: 129
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 131379
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

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Pronunciation

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PLSNS
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0420502
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AA0 L CH IY1 N AH0 S
🌐 IPA
/balciunas*/
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('PLSNS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B425

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Balciunas in Braille

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

The name Balciunas in braille

How to sign the name Balciunas using Sign Language

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

The name Balciunas in sign language

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