Balder

Balder Meaning & Origin

About Balder
The surname Balder is of Scandinavian origin and is derived from the Old Norse name "Baldr," meaning "bold" or "brave." It is believed to have originated as a personal name referring to a courageous or fearless individual. Over time, this name evolved into a surname and has been passed down through generations, often indicating a family's ancestral connection to someone with these qualities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Balder: 445
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 47,614
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Balder 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 Balder is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PLTR
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B04306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AO1 L D ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈbɔldər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B436

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Balder in Braille

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

The name Balder in braille

How to sign the name Balder using Sign Language

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

The name Balder in sign language

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