About Bale
The surname Bale is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. One interpretation suggests that it is a topographic name for someone who lived near a boundary or a fence, derived from the Old English word "bealu" meaning "evil" or "harm." Another possibility is that it is a variant of the surname Ball, derived from the Middle English word "balle" meaning "ball," and could have been a nickname for someone who played ball games or had a round-shaped head. Additionally, Bale could also be a variant of the surname Beal, derived from the Old English word "bealu" meaning "evil" or "misfortune," and could have been a nickname for someone who was considered unlucky or unfortunate.
The surname Bale is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bale 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 Bale is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Bale in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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