La

La Meaning & Origin

About La
The surname "La" is of Chinese origin and is derived from the Mandarin word "lá" (喇), which means "to shout" or "to scold." It is a relatively common surname in China and is found among various Chinese ethnic groups. The surname "La" may have originated from an ancestor who had a loud or authoritative voice or who was known for being strict or stern.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name La: 6,655
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 5,242
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.26

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
L
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AA1
🌐 IPA
/lɑ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('L', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name La in Braille

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

The name La in braille

How to sign the name La using Sign Language

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

The name La in sign language

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