Balzan

Balzan Meaning & Origin

About Balzan
The surname Balzan is of Maltese origin and is derived from the town of Balzan in Malta. It is believed to have originated from the Arabic word "balzan" meaning "a place of rest" or "a place of peace." The name likely referred to the tranquil and peaceful nature of the town, and individuals with the surname Balzan are often associated with qualities such as serenity and calmness.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Balzan: 121
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 138,304
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PLSN
🗽 NYSIIS
BASA
🔊 Soundex
B04205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AO1 L Z AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/balzan*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLSN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B425

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Balzan in Braille

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

The name Balzan in braille

How to sign the name Balzan using Sign Language

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

The name Balzan in sign language

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