Balsan

Balsan Meaning & Origin

About Balsan
The surname Balsan is of French origin and is derived from the word "balsam," which refers to a fragrant resinous substance. It is believed to have been a nickname or occupational name for someone who worked with or traded in balsam or related products. The name Balsan may also have been given to someone who had a sweet or pleasant nature, akin to the qualities associated with the balsam plant.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Balsan: 131
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 129,825
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Balsan 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
PLSN
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B04205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AO1 L S AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/balsan*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLSN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B425

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Balsan in Braille

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

The name Balsan in braille

How to sign the name Balsan using Sign Language

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

The name Balsan in sign language

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