About Balmaseda
The surname Balmaseda is of Spanish origin and is derived from the place name Balmaseda, a town in the province of Biscay, in the Basque Country of northern Spain. The name is believed to have originated from the Basque words "bela" meaning "ravine" and "mendi" meaning "mountain," referring to the town's location in a mountainous area with ravines. Therefore, the surname Balmaseda can be interpreted to mean "from Balmaseda" or "one who comes from the ravine in the mountains."
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The surname Balmaseda is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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