About Belken
The surname Belken is of Dutch origin and is derived from the personal name "Baldwin," which means "bold friend" or "brave friend." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a person named Baldwin. Over time, the name evolved and became Belken. The surname Belken signifies a familial connection to someone named Baldwin and reflects the historical naming practices in the Netherlands.
The surname Belken is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Belken 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 Belken is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Belken in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Belken using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.