History:

Its likely that this surnames distribution mirrors larger population movements, perhaps driven by job opportunities or big political changes.

Description:

My search through usual sources came up empty. Its a rare name, making it tough to trace.

However, we can guess at some possibilities. One is just Balmuchu—a simple, unchanged version. Another might be Balmucci, adding a common Italian ending. A third possibility is Balmucho, a small change that might reflect how the name sounded over time.