Balog History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Balog family

The surname Balog was first found in Austria, where the name Balogh became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. In their later history the name became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family.

Important Dates for the Balog family

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Balog Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Balogh, Balof, Balhorn, Belloch, Belloch, Balog and others.

Early Notables of the Balog family (pre 1700)

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Balog migration to the United States

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Balog Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

• Stephen Balog, who was naturalized in Illinois in 1910

Contemporary Notables of the name Balog (post 1700)

• James Balog (b. 1952), American photographer
• James Balog, American politician, Village President of Carol Stream, Illinois, 1959-62 ^[1]
• Leonarda Balog (b. 1993), Croatian football defender
• Vilmos Balog (b. 1975), Hungarian boxer at the 2004 Summer Olympics
• Zsolt Balog (b. 1978), Hungarian professional football defender
• Zoltán Balog (b. 1978), Hungarian professional football defender

Citations

1. ^ The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2016, January 14) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html