About Balmes
The surname Balmes is of Catalan origin and is derived from the word "balma," meaning "cave" or "grotto" in Catalan. It is a locational surname, typically given to someone who lived near or in a cave or grotto. The name Balmes is relatively common in Catalonia and surrounding regions, and its meaning reflects the geographical features of the area.
The surname Balmes is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Balmes 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 Balmes is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Balmes in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Balmes using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.