Kalaj

Kalaj Meaning & Origin

About Kalaj
The surname Kalaj is of Albanian origin and is derived from the word "kalaja," meaning "castle" or "fortress" in Albanian. It is a toponymic surname, indicating that it was originally given to individuals who lived near or were associated with a castle or fortress. The surname Kalaj is relatively common in Albania and among Albanian communities worldwide.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kalaj: 355
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 57,372
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLJ
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA1 L AA0 JH
🌐 IPA
/kalaj*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLJ', 'KL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kalaj in Braille

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

The name Kalaj in braille

How to sign the name Kalaj using Sign Language

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

The name Kalaj in sign language

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