Balun

Balun Meaning & Origin

About Balun
The surname Balun is of Polish origin and is derived from the word "bal," meaning "ball" in Polish. It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was round or rotund in shape. The name may have been given to individuals who had a prominent belly or were known for their love of festivities and dancing. Over time, the surname Balun became a hereditary family name passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Balun: 114
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 145220
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PLN
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AE1 L AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/balun*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Balun in Braille

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

The name Balun in braille

How to sign the name Balun using Sign Language

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

The name Balun in sign language

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