About Pelaia
The surname Pelaia is of Italian origin and is derived from the word "pelagia," which means "open sea" or "high sea" in Greek. It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who lived near or had a connection to the sea. The surname Pelaia may also have Jewish origins, derived from the Hebrew name "Pelagia," which means "miracle" or "wonder." Overall, the surname Pelaia is associated with a connection to the sea or a sense of wonder and miracles.
The surname Pelaia is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Pelaia based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Pelaia in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Pelaia using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.