Kalla

Kalla Meaning & Origin

About Kalla
The surname Kalla is of Finnish origin and is derived from the Finnish word "kallio," meaning "rock" or "cliff." It is a toponymic surname, indicating that it was originally given to someone who lived near or on a rocky or cliffy area. The name Kalla is relatively common in Finland and is often associated with individuals who have a strong and resilient nature, reflecting the characteristics of a rock.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kalla: 641
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 35147
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.22

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KL
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 L AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkælə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kalla in Braille

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

The name Kalla in braille

How to sign the name Kalla using Sign Language

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

The name Kalla in sign language

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