Chala

Chala Meaning & Origin

About Chala
The surname Chala is of Spanish origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Spanish word "chala," which refers to the husk or outer covering of corn. As a surname, Chala could have originated as a nickname for someone who worked with or was associated with corn, such as a farmer or a miller. Alternatively, it could have been a locational surname for someone who lived near a place named Chala or had ancestral ties to such a place. The exact meaning and origin of the surname Chala may vary depending on the specific region and cultural context.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Chala is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Chala: 187
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 97,210
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Chala based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Chala is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XL
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
CH AA1 L AH0
🌐 IPA
/chala*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Chala in Braille

Here's how to represent Chala in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Chala in braille

How to sign the name Chala using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Chala using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Chala in sign language

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