About Balish
The surname Balish is of Ukrainian origin and is derived from the Ukrainian word "balish" which means "axe" or "hatchet". It is likely that the surname originated as an occupational name for someone who worked as a woodcutter or a carpenter. The name may also have been given to someone who was known for their strength or had a fierce or determined personality.
The surname Balish is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Balish 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 Balish is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Balish in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Balish using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.