Penaloza

Penaloza Meaning & Origin

About Penaloza
The surname Penaloza is of Spanish origin and is derived from the word "pena" meaning "pain" or "sorrow" and "loza" meaning "slate" or "stone." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was known for their melancholic or sorrowful nature. The surname Penaloza may also have been given to someone who worked with slate or stone, such as a stonemason or quarry worker.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Penaloza: 7,026
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 5,003
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.38

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

Pronunciation

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PASA
🔊 Soundex
P0504020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P EH0 N AA0 L OW1 Z AH0
🌐 IPA
/pɛnɑˈloʊzə/
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('PNLS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P542

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Penaloza in Braille

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

The name Penaloza in braille

How to sign the name Penaloza using Sign Language

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

The name Penaloza in sign language

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