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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The surname La is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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.
Here's how to represent La in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.