Ballard - Last Names

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Ballard

/ˈbælərd/

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Moderate

Meaning

From the town of Ballards or 'settlement of Baldhere'

Represents ancestral roots, geographic heritage, and familial continuity through generations.

Symbolism

Embodies resilience, lineage, and connection to land and history.

Etymology: Derived from Old English elements 'beald' meaning bold or brave, and 'ord' meaning edge or sword, or alternatively from a place name combining 'bald' (a personal name) and 'worth' (enclosure or farmstead).

Style & Origin

traditional

english

Cultural Background

Originating in England, Ballard is a locational surname rooted in Old English and Norman traditions,

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