Ballamotis Surname

14,316,765th
Most Common
surname in the World

Approximately 1 people bear this surname

Most prevalent in:
United States
Highest density in:
United States

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A surname found in the nomadic Vlache clan, originating from ancient Roman times. Mostly living in Greece, but traveling up and down the Balkans through the ages, herding cattle and trading. Almost everyone bearing the name is Vlachian related, as they probably originate from the same family tree.

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Ballamotis Surname Distribution Map

PlaceIncidenceFrequencyRank in Area
United States11:362,458,9331,988,048

Ballamotis Surname Meaning

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A surname found in the nomadic Vlache clan, originating from ancient Roman times. Mostly living in Greece, but traveling up and down the Balkans through the ages, herding cattle and trading. Almost everyone bearing the name is Vlachian related, as they probably originate from the same family tree.

Another definition of the surname Balamotis (Mpalamotis) may come from the the Gypsy word "balamo" which means "the outsider" or " the one who lives in a lie/fairytail". Used to describe people who are not of Roma origin.

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