About Ballast
The surname Ballast is of Dutch origin and is derived from the word "ballast," which refers to the heavy material used to stabilize a ship. As a surname, Ballast likely originated as an occupational name for someone involved in the shipping or maritime industry, perhaps indicating a person who worked with or provided ballast for ships. It may also have been a nickname for someone who was seen as a stabilizing force or a steady influence in their community.
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The surname Ballast is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ballast 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 Ballast in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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