Balouch

Balouch Meaning & Origin

About Balouch
The surname Balouch is of Persian origin and is primarily associated with the Baloch people, an ethnic group predominantly inhabiting the Balochistan region, which spans across Iran, Pakistan, and Afghanistan. The name Balouch is derived from the word "Baloch," meaning "nomad" or "wanderer" in the Balochi language. It signifies the historical and cultural identity of the Baloch people, who have a rich heritage and are known for their nomadic lifestyle, bravery, and resilience.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Balouch: 107
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 152,628
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PLX
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B04020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AE1 L AW0 K
🌐 IPA
/balouch*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLX', 'PLK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Balouch in Braille

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

The name Balouch in braille

How to sign the name Balouch using Sign Language

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

The name Balouch in sign language

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