Origin and History of BALANCE

Description:

BALANCE, surname. The surname BALANCE is derived from the Old French word balancer, meaning 'to balance.' The name has been found in England since the Middle Ages, and it is now widespread throughout the world. The name is most commonly found in North America, where it is the tenth most common surname. The name is also found in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. The name has several variations, including BALANCE, BALANCER, BALANCES, BALANCING, BALANCINGE, BALANCEY, BALANCI, BALANCIO, BALANCION, BALANCIOS, BALANCISE, BALANCIT, BALANCITA, BALANCITOS, BALANCOUR, BALANCOURT, BALANCOURTS, BALANCEY, BALANCI, BALANCIO, and BALANCION.