Ballin

Topographic|Patronymic

Meaning

A person from Ballin or a diminutive form related to 'ball' or 'bald'.

Etymology

Possibly derived from a Germanic place name or the Yiddish element 'bal' meaning master or lord. The suffix '-in' suggests either a place of origin or a diminutive form.

About the Ballin Surname

A surname of uncertain origin found in Germanic and Jewish communities, possibly indicating a place of origin or a family relationship. The exact etymology remains unclear without additional genealogical evidence.

Distribution

Found in Germany, Scandinavia, and Jewish diaspora communities.

Notable Bearers

Uncertain; primarily a regional surname

People with the Ballin Surname