Balestrieri

Balestrieri Meaning & Origin

About Balestrieri
The surname Balestrieri is of Italian origin and is derived from the word "balestriere," which means "crossbowman" in English. It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals who were skilled in using a crossbow. The name likely originated during the medieval period when crossbowmen played a significant role in warfare. Over time, the surname Balestrieri has become a hereditary family name, passed down through generations, and is now found among people of Italian descent.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Balestrieri: 787
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 29,854
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.27

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
PLSTRR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
BA
πŸ”Š Soundex
B040236060
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AA0 L EH0 S T R IH1 R IY0
🌐 IPA
/bΙ‘lΙ›ΛˆstrΙͺri/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('PLSTRR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B423

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Balestrieri in Braille

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

The name Balestrieri in braille

How to sign the name Balestrieri using Sign Language

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

The name Balestrieri in sign language

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