About Balke
The surname Balke is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "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 Balke became hereditary and was passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Balke can be found primarily in Germany and other German-speaking regions.
The surname Balke is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Balke based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Balke in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Balke using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.