BALLENTINE

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Ballentine

Ballentine is a surname of Scottish origin, believed to be derived from the place name Ballantyne in the Scottish Borders region. The surname is first recorded in the early medieval period in Scotland, and has since spread to other parts of the British Isles and beyond.

The name Ballentine is a variant spelling of the more common Ballantyne, which in turn is believed to be of Norman-French origin. The name was brought to Scotland during the Norman conquest of England and subsequent Norman influence in Scotland.

Notable figures with the surname Ballentine include individuals from various fields such as arts, literature, and politics. The name has a rich history and continues to be used by descendants of the original Scottish families as well as by those with no direct connection to Scotland.

The Ballentine surname is part of the diverse tapestry of British surnames, reflecting the country's complex history of migration, conquest, and cultural exchange.

There are approximately 186 people named Ballentine in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Ballentine.

Origin: Celtic

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: Ireland

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: Gaelic

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

Alan
Andrew
Christopher
David
Ian
John
Mark
Norman
Paul
Richard
Robert
Thomas

Female

Audrey
Catherine
Diane
Doreen
Elizabeth
Emma
Fiona
Frances
Hazel
Jayne
Joan
June
Margaret
Mary
Merrill

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