Ballmann

Ballmann Meaning & Origin

About Ballmann
The surname Ballmann is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "bal," meaning "ball." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who made or sold balls, such as those used in sports or games. The suffix "-mann" indicates a person's occupation or profession, thus making Ballmann a surname associated with the ball-making trade.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ballmann: 275
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 71,042
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PLMN
🗽 NYSIIS
BANA
🔊 Soundex
B04505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AO1 L M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ballmann*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLMN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B455

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ballmann in Braille

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

The name Ballmann in braille

How to sign the name Ballmann using Sign Language

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

The name Ballmann in sign language

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