Poolaw

Poolaw Meaning & Origin

About Poolaw
The surname Poolaw is of Native American origin, specifically from the Kiowa tribe. It is derived from the Kiowa word "pohluh," which means "to shout" or "to holler." The Poolaw surname is associated with the Kiowa warrior society and is often given to individuals who have demonstrated bravery and leadership qualities within the tribe.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Poolaw: 165
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 107,669
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PL
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P UW1 L AO2
🌐 IPA
/poolaw*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PL', 'PLF')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Poolaw in Braille

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

The name Poolaw in braille

How to sign the name Poolaw using Sign Language

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

The name Poolaw in sign language

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