Ballis

Ballis Meaning & Origin

About Ballis
The surname Ballis is of Greek origin and is derived from the Greek word "ballis" which means "arrow." It is believed to have been a nickname or occupational name given to someone who was skilled in archery or had a connection to archery in some way. The surname Ballis may have been bestowed upon individuals who were archers or had a swift and accurate aim, reflecting their abilities or profession.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ballis: 366
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 55,962
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PLS
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AE1 L IH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ballis*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ballis in Braille

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

The name Ballis in braille

How to sign the name Ballis using Sign Language

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

The name Ballis in sign language

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