About Balkin
The surname Balkin is of Jewish origin and is derived from the Hebrew name "Balk," meaning "empty" or "void." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who was childless or had no heirs. Over time, the name Balkin evolved and became a hereditary surname, passed down through generations.
The surname Balkin is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Balkin 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 Balkin is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Balkin in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Balkin using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.