Pallai

Pallai Meaning & Origin

About Pallai
The surname Pallai is of Hungarian origin and is derived from the Hungarian word "pallΓ³," meaning "cloak" or "mantle." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who either made or wore cloaks. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Pallai can be found primarily in Hungary and other regions with Hungarian influence.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Pallai: 112
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 147,253
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
PL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
PA
πŸ”Š Soundex
P040
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
P AA0 L AA1 IY0
🌐 IPA
/pallai*/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('PL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Pallai in Braille

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

The name Pallai in braille

How to sign the name Pallai using Sign Language

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

The name Pallai in sign language

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