Jalloh

Jalloh Meaning & Origin

About Jalloh
The surname Jalloh is of West African origin, specifically from the Mandinka ethnic group. It is commonly found in Sierra Leone, Gambia, and Guinea. The name Jalloh is derived from the Mandinka word "jali," which means "praise singer" or "griot." Griots are traditional oral historians and musicians who hold an esteemed position in Mandinka society. Therefore, the surname Jalloh is associated with a lineage of griots or individuals who have a connection to the griot profession.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Jalloh: 2,542
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 12,238
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.86

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
JL
🗽 NYSIIS
JA
🔊 Soundex
J040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
JH AE1 L OW0
🌐 IPA
/jalloh*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('JL', 'AL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
J400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Jalloh in Braille

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

The name Jalloh in braille

How to sign the name Jalloh using Sign Language

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

The name Jalloh in sign language

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