Dovala

Dovala Meaning & Origin

About Dovala
The surname Dovala is of Slovak origin and is derived from the word "dovola," meaning "to allow" or "to permit." It is likely that the surname originated as an occupational name for someone who had the authority to grant permission or permits, such as a local official or administrator. Over time, the surname Dovala has become a hereditary family name passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Dovala: 117
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 142,108
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Dovala 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 Dovala is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TFL
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D01040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D OW0 V AA1 L AH0
🌐 IPA
/dovala*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TFL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D140

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dovala in Braille

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

The name Dovala in braille

How to sign the name Dovala using Sign Language

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

The name Dovala in sign language

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