About Balko
The surname Balko is of Slavic origin and is derived from the word "balka," meaning "beam" or "plank" in several Slavic languages. It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who worked with wood or in the construction industry. The surname Balko may also have been a nickname for someone who was tall or had a sturdy build, as the word "balka" can also refer to a large, solid object.
The surname Balko is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Balko 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 Balko is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Balko in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Balko using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.