Kolafa

Kolafa Meaning & Origin

About Kolafa
The surname Kolafa is of Czech origin and is derived from the word "kolovat," meaning "to wander" or "to travel." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was a wanderer or traveler. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Kolafa are likely to have ancestors who were known for their wandering or traveling nature.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kolafa: 120
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 139,228
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLF
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K04010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K OW0 L AA1 F AH0
🌐 IPA
/kolafa*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K410

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kolafa in Braille

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

The name Kolafa in braille

How to sign the name Kolafa using Sign Language

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

The name Kolafa in sign language

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