What is balenciaga surname?

The Balenciaga surname is of Basque origin, the Basque country being an autonomous region in northern Spain. The surname is derived from the words "bale + azi" which means "high" and "difficult" respectively. The Balenciaga surname is known for its association with the fashion house founded by the Spanish designer Cristóbal Balenciaga in 1919. The fashion house gained wide recognition in the 1950s and 1960s and is known for its avant-garde designs and innovative fabrics. Today, Balenciaga is one of the world's most recognizable luxury fashion brands with stores in major cities around the world.