About Balow
The surname Balow is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "balge," meaning "bag" or "purse." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who made or sold bags or purses. Over time, the surname Balow may have been adopted by individuals who were associated with the trade or had a similar physical characteristic.
The surname Balow is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Balow 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 Balow is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Balow in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Balow using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.