Surname Baltßun - Meaning and Origin
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Baltßun: What does the surname Baltßun mean?
The last name Baltßun is a German or Dutch surname that means "from Baldszen" which is a place located in the Dutch province of Groningen. The origins of the name can be traced back to the Middle Ages and is derived from the Latin word “baldus,” which means “bald” and the Dutch suffix “zen” which denotes the place of origin.
In one instance, the surname was seen in a document dated 1188, when a man named Stephanus Baldesen made a mention in the documents as a witness. This does however note that the surname was not used regularly until centuries later when it’s recorded in 1520, as the name Matheus Baltßun.
There are also records of the family in the church of Onstwedde in the 1300s, when Jan Baltßun and his wife, Lysken Baltßun held a marriage ceremony in the church.
Baltßun is a fairly common surname in northern Germany and the Netherlands today and many German-speaking countries such as Austria, Switzerland, Luxembourg and parts of Poland. The surname is also extremely common in the United States and Canada among people of German descent, thanks to migration from Europe during the 17th and 18th centuries.
Order DNA origin analysisBaltßun: Where does the name Baltßun come from?
The surname Baltßun is a Germanic surname. Today, it is most commonly seen in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, as well as areas of northern and central Europe where Germanic immigrants have settled. It is also seen in parts of the United States as a result of German immigration in the 19th and 20th centuries.
The exact origins of the surname Baltßun are unknown, but it can be assumed that it was derived from personal names or places in Germany. It is likely that some holders of this surname are descended from the ancient Germanic tribes, which first settled in the area of modern-day Germany.
Baltßun is a relatively rare surname, so it can be difficult to trace family lines that carry it today. It is believed to have been adopted during the early modern period, as surnames were put into more formal use by European societies.
Despite its rarity, the Baltßun surname has remained on records indicating it survived in some families for centuries. Records indicate that the Baltßun surname appears in Germany as far back as the 16th century in the Palatine Region, suggesting that it has a long, continuous presence in German-speaking countries. This may suggest that the surname is a longer-established one in Germany, and that those who hold it today may have had ancestors who lived in the region in the past .
Variations of the surname Baltßun
The surname Baltßun is a variant of the German name Balthasar or Balthazar. It is also spelled differently in different regions such as Balthaus, Balthasens, Balthason, Balthassen, Balthausen, Balthauson, Balthazzar, and Balthizar.
In the German-speaking regions, the surname is sometimes transcribed as Bolssun or Bolssen. In Yiddish, Baltßun is sometimes spelled Baltsan or Baltson. In Southern Germany, it is also found as Balsen, Baalsun, or Bawlsen.
In some cases, the original surname may have been corrupted but the change was accepted, such as when Balshen became Balsen or Baltzmer became Balthausen. Other variants include Baltshoon, Balschuß, and Balthassarn.
In the United States, the surname Baltßun is sometimes seen as Baltz or Bolts. Other similar surnames that might be from the same origin include Baltser, Balthasar, Baltezore, Balduycker, Bawtree, and Boughtflower.
In Germany, the name Baltßun is most common in Bavaria, followed by North Rhine-Westphalia. It is also found in small pockets in East Frisia and parts of Lower Saxony. The name is becoming increasingly popular in the United States, Australia, and Canada.
Famous people with the name Baltßun
- Claudia Baltßun: German actress and television presenter best known for her work on the German soap opera Der Bergdoktor.
- Bonnie Baltßun: American actress who appeared in the 2004 film “Gothika”.
- Irmgard Baltßun: German movie and television actress who appeared in the television series, Der Staatsanwalt, and the movie Zip & Zap and the Marble Gang.
- Michael Baltßun: German actor who appeared in the films Aus dem Leben der Marionetten and Primaballerina.
- Uwe Baltßun: German television actor best known for his recurring role as Karl Schöner in the long-running crime drama Tatort.
- Peter Baltßun: German sculptor and abstract artist who is best known for his participation in the exhibition Der Zeitgenössiche Skulptur.
- Rupert Baltßun: German poet, author, and founder of a cinema house.
- Frida Baltßun: German singer and songwriter who is known for her work with the band Die Hektiker.
- Erich Baltßun: Austrian violinist and composer who made significant contributions to the contemporary classical music scene.
- Susanne Baltßun: German photographer who has exhibited her work internationally.