Balenciaga (surname)

Balenciaga is a Spanish surname of Basque origin. It is most notably associated with Cristóbal Balenciaga (1895-1972), a renowned Spanish fashion designer and the founder of the Balenciaga fashion house. The surname's origin is rooted in the Basque region of Spain, and its meaning is linked to a geographical location or ancestral home, although a precise etymological breakdown can vary based on regional interpretations.