Balfe surname Scots/ Irish linked to Balfour originally Pictish from France, early Ist century due to religious persecution allowed to settle in Scotland Fifeshire eventually 16th 17th 18th centuries due to religious persecution allowed into Ireland Northern I reland county Meath/ Connaght area but also widely dispersed to Americas, Australia, East Indies you will find aversion of the Balfe name Balfowir,Balford ,Balfower various other spellings all over the world . I will try and attach their heraldic info .