About Ballestas
The surname Ballestas is of Spanish origin and is derived from the word "ballesta," meaning "crossbow" in English. It is an occupational surname that likely originated from someone who was a crossbowman or had some association with crossbows. The name may have been given to individuals who were skilled in using or making crossbows, or who worked in the trade of crossbow manufacturing. Over time, the surname Ballestas has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.
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The surname Ballestas is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ballestas 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 Ballestas is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Ballestas in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Ballestas using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.