Balisteri

Balisteri Meaning & Origin

About Balisteri
The surname Balisteri is of Italian origin and is derived from the word "balista," meaning "crossbow." It is an occupational surname that likely originated from someone who was a crossbowman or had some association with the weapon. The name may have been given to individuals who were skilled in using or making crossbows, or who worked in a profession related to crossbows, such as a blacksmith or an armorer. The surname Balisteri signifies a connection to the historical use of crossbows in Italy.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Balisteri: 111
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 148,347
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Balisteri 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

📇 Metaphone
PLSTR
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B04023060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AA0 L IY0 S T EH1 R IY0
🌐 IPA
/balisteri*/
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('PLSTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B423

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Balisteri in Braille

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

The name Balisteri in braille

How to sign the name Balisteri using Sign Language

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

The name Balisteri in sign language

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