Bălan Surname
Approximately 7,098 people bear this surname
Bălan Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Romania | 7,094 | 1:2,830 | 381 |
| Denmark | 1 | 1:5,644,715 | 93,155 |
| Moldova | 1 | 1:3,561,368 | 78,271 |
| Netherlands | 1 | 1:16,887,176 | 156,465 |
| Norway | 1 | 1:5,142,286 | 129,201 |
The alternate forms: Balan (110,034), Bälan (7), Bálan (3), Bãlan (1), Balán (173), Bálán (1) & Balàn (1) are calculated separately.
Bălan Surname Meaning
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The Bălan is a Romanian and Moldovian surname, which means 'blond person'. Romanian for blond is blond, bălan. There are some Ukrainian families of Moldovan/Transnistrian origin which come from this word. Balan also means 'white ox' in Ukrainian (see Balan).
- deleted-173293This is a Romanian surname, meaning 'blonde'. This surname has multiple definitions elsewhere in the world.
- deleted-173293Bălan Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Bălan Come From? nationality or country of origin
The last name Bălan is held by more people in Romania than any other country/territory. It may also occur in the variant forms: Balan, Bälan, Bálan, Bãlan, Balán, Bálán or Balàn. For other potential spellings of Bălan click here.
How Common Is The Last Name Bălan? popularity and diffusion
Bălan is the 69,723rd most widespread last name worldwide, held by around 1 in 1,026,704 people. It is primarily found in Europe, where 100 percent of Bălan live; 100 percent live in Eastern Europe and 100 percent live in Romanian Europe.
The last name Bălan is most commonly used in Romania, where it is held by 7,094 people, or 1 in 2,830. In Romania Bălan is most numerous in: Bucharest Municipality, where 12 percent reside, Constanța County, where 6 percent reside and Dolj County, where 5 percent reside. Other than Romania this last name is found in 4 countries. It is also found in Denmark, where 0 percent reside and Moldova, where 0 percent reside.
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