Balsam

Balsam Meaning & Origin

About Balsam
The surname Balsam is of Jewish origin and is derived from the Hebrew word "balsam," which refers to a fragrant resinous substance. It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who either worked with or had a connection to balsam, such as a merchant or a gatherer of the resin. The name Balsam may also have been given to someone who had a pleasant or soothing personality, akin to the qualities associated with the aromatic substance.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Balsam: 651
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 34,707
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.22

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Balsam based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PLSM
🗽 NYSIIS
BAN
🔊 Soundex
B04205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AO1 L S AH0 M
🌐 IPA
/ˈbɔlsəm/
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('PLSM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B425

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Balsam in Braille

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

The name Balsam in braille

How to sign the name Balsam using Sign Language

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

The name Balsam in sign language

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