Balliett

Balliett Meaning & Origin

About Balliett
The surname Balliett is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "baillif" or "bailli," meaning "bailiff" or "steward." It was an occupational name given to someone who held the position of a bailiff or a steward, responsible for managing the affairs of a lord or a nobleman. The surname Balliett signifies a person who held a position of authority and responsibility in medieval times.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Balliett: 355
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 57,372
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Balliett based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
PLT
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
BA
πŸ”Š Soundex
B0403
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AE1 L IY2 T
🌐 IPA
/ˈbæˌlit/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('PLT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B430

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Balliett in Braille

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

The name Balliett in braille

How to sign the name Balliett using Sign Language

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

The name Balliett in sign language

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