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The distinguished surname Ballestero is of Spanish descent, and is believed to be of occupational origin as it is derived from the occupation or trade of the original bearer of the name. The surname derives from the Spanish word "ballestero," or "crossbowman," from the term "ballesta," meaning "crossbow." The surname Ballestero thus means "son or descendant of the crossbowman."
The surname Ballestero was first found in the northeastern region of the Iberian peninsula. The earliest references to the Spanish surname Ballestero date back to the thirteenth century, when one Ramon Ballester was lord of the castle of Alaro in 1285, at the time of the conquest of Mallorca by King Alfonso of Aragon.
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Ballestero research. Another 69 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1333, 1370, 1387 and 1405 are included under the topic Early Ballestero History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Spelling variations of this family name include: Ballestero, Ballesteros, Ballesta, Ballesté and many more.
Prominent among bearers of the family name in this era was Antonio Ballester (died 1387), Archbishop of Athens from 27 March 1370, when appointed by Pope Urban VI, until his death; Arnaldo Ballester, who was counselor to the...
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