Petulla

Petulla Meaning & Origin

About Petulla
The surname Petulla is of Italian origin and is derived from the word "pettola," meaning "rag" or "ragged." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was unkempt or ragged in appearance. The surname Petulla may have been given to individuals who worked with rags or had a disheveled appearance. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Petulla: 141
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 122314
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PTL
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P03040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P AH0 T AH1 L AH0
🌐 IPA
/petulla*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PTL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P340

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Petulla in Braille

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

The name Petulla in braille

How to sign the name Petulla using Sign Language

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

The name Petulla in sign language

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