Palalay

Palalay Meaning & Origin

About Palalay
The surname Palalay is of Filipino origin and is derived from the Tagalog word "palalay," which means "to rest" or "to take a break." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was known for taking frequent breaks or resting often. The name Palalay signifies a person who values rest and relaxation.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Palalay: 109
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 150,452
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PLL
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P04040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P AH0 L AA1 L EY0
🌐 IPA
/palalay*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P440

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Palalay in Braille

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

The name Palalay in braille

How to sign the name Palalay using Sign Language

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

The name Palalay in sign language

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