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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The surname Balisteri is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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.
Ranking information for the surname Balisteri is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Balisteri in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.