Pekala

Pekala Meaning & Origin

About Pekala
The surname Pekala is of Polish origin and is derived from the word "pekala," which means "devil" or "demon" in Polish. It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was mischievous or had a devilish nature. The name may have been given to individuals who exhibited cunning or playful behavior, or it could have been used as a derogatory term for someone who was considered troublesome or difficult.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Pekala: 588
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 37,792
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.2

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Pekala based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PKL
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P02040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P IH0 K AA1 L AH0
🌐 IPA
/pɪˈkɑlə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PKL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Pekala in Braille

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

The name Pekala in braille

How to sign the name Pekala using Sign Language

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

The name Pekala in sign language

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