Ballesty History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Ireland

The name Ballesty comes from the old French "balestier" for "cross-bowman" which in turn is derived form the Latin "ballista" for "heavy artillery." The surname was probably an occupational name for a maker of crossbows, or for a soldier armed with a crossbow.

Early Origins of the Ballesty family

The surname Ballesty was first found in medieval Dublin (Irish: Áth Cliath) located on the east coast of Ireland in the province of Leinster, where the name was listed as Baliste.

Early History of the Ballesty family

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Ballesty Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Ballesty, Ballisty, Baliste and others.

Early Notables of the Ballesty family

Notable amongst the family up to this time was

the Ballesty family of Mullingar

Ballesty migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Ballesty Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

William Ballesty, who took the Oath of Allegiance in Philadelphia in 1851. A significant number of Irish people emigrated from Ireland to the River Plate (present day Argentina and Uruguay) during the nineteenth century, and Basllestys of Irish Origin can be found there today