Falla

Falla Meaning & Origin

About Falla
The surname Falla is of Italian origin and is derived from the word "fallo," meaning "mistake" or "error." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was prone to making mistakes or errors. The name may have been given to individuals who were forgetful, clumsy, or made frequent blunders. Over time, the surname Falla has spread to different parts of the world through migration and can be found in various countries today.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Falla: 764
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 30,538
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.26

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FL
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F AE1 L AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈfælə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Falla in Braille

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

The name Falla in braille

How to sign the name Falla using Sign Language

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

The name Falla in sign language

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