Galea

Galea Meaning & Origin

About Galea
The surname Galea is of Maltese origin and is derived from the Latin word "galea," meaning "helmet." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who made or wore helmets. The surname Galea is relatively common in Malta and is often associated with individuals of Maltese descent.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Galea: 1,013
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 24648
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.34

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
GA
πŸ”Š Soundex
G040
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
G EY1 L IY0 AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈgeΙͺliΙ™/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Galea in Braille

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

The name Galea in braille

How to sign the name Galea using Sign Language

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

The name Galea in sign language

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