Balle

Balle Meaning & Origin

About Balle
The surname Balle is of Danish and Norwegian origin. It is derived from the Old Norse word "bali," meaning "fire" or "pyre." The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked with or near fire, such as a blacksmith or a person who tended to fires. Over time, the surname Balle became hereditary and passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Balle can be found in various parts of the world, particularly in Denmark and Norway.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Balle is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Balle: 562
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 39,164
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.19

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Balle 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 Balle is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PL
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B EY1 L
🌐 IPA
/beɪl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PL', 'P')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Balle in Braille

Here's how to represent Balle in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Balle in braille

How to sign the name Balle using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Balle using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Balle in sign language

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