Ball is a surname of English/German Jewish origin. First mention of the name appeared in Cheshire.
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This surname has multiple potential origins, as do quite a few other short surnames:
A multiplicity of origins for this surname is also supported by genetic analysis.
In the United Kingdom, according to a study based on data available from Experian, the surname declined in use by 55% between 1881 and 2008, possibly though not certainly due to negative connotation elicited by the surname.
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Military
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Sports
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