Punzalan
Punzalan Meaning & Origin
About Punzalan
The surname Punzalan is of Spanish origin and is derived from the word "puncelán," which means "a place with abundant water" in the old Spanish language. It is a toponymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify people who lived near or owned land with a significant water source, such as a river or spring. The surname Punzalan is predominantly found in the Philippines, where it is believed to have been brought by Spanish colonizers during the colonial period.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Punzalan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Punzalan: 978
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 25314
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.33
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Punzalan 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
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Punzalan in Braille
Here's how to represent Punzalan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Punzalan using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Punzalan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
