Baliste History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Ireland

Etymology of Baliste

What does the name Baliste mean?

The name Baliste 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 Baliste family

The surname Baliste 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 Baliste family

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Baliste Spelling Variations

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

Early Notables of the Baliste family

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Migration of the Baliste family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: James Ballisty, who was naturalized in Pennsylvania in 1828.