Balmer

Balmer Meaning & Origin

About Balmer
The surname Balmer is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "balbh" meaning "dumb" or "stammering." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who had difficulty speaking or was known for being quiet. Over time, the name Balmer became a hereditary surname and has been passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Balmer: 3,204
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 10,059
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.09

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PLMR
🗽 NYSIIS
BANA
🔊 Soundex
B04506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AA1 M ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈbɑmər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLMR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B456

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Balmer in Braille

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

The name Balmer in braille

How to sign the name Balmer using Sign Language

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

The name Balmer in sign language

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