About Balk
The surname Balk is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "balc" or "balg," meaning "bag" or "purse." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who made or sold bags or purses. Over time, the surname Balk may have also been used to denote someone who carried a bag or had a bag-like physical characteristic.
The surname Balk is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Balk 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 Balk is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Balk in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Balk using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.