BALLEY

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Balley

Balley is a British surname that originated in the Isle of Man, a self-governing British Crown Dependency in the Irish Sea. The name Balley is derived from the Manx Gaelic word "Balley," meaning village or homestead. As such, the surname Balley likely originated as a locational surname, given to individuals who lived in or near a village.

The Balley surname is relatively uncommon but has a long history rooted in the Isle of Man. Individuals with the surname Balley may have ancestral ties to the island, where the name has been passed down through generations.

Like many surnames, the spelling and pronunciation of Balley may have varied over time and across different regions. Variants of the surname may include Bally, Bailey, or Bale. As with many surnames, the etymology and history of the Balley name continue to be of interest to genealogists and historians researching British and Manx family history.

There are approximately 98 people named Balley in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Balley.

Region of origin: Asia

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

Christopher
Colin
Craig
David
Douglas
James
John
Michael
Paul
Ramesh
Ravi
Simon

Female

Alison
Anita
Helen
Landsey
Lisa
Louise
Lynn
Muriel
Patricia
Samantha
Victoria
Yvonne

Similar and related surnames

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