Putala

Putala Meaning & Origin

About Putala
The surname Putala is of Finnish origin and is derived from the word "puta," which means "to blow" or "to puff." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who had a habit of blowing or puffing, possibly referring to a person who was talkative or boastful. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname and has been passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Putala: 119
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 140,157
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PTL
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P03040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P UW0 T AA1 L AH0
🌐 IPA
/putala*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PTL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P340

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Putala in Braille

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

The name Putala in braille

How to sign the name Putala using Sign Language

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

The name Putala in sign language

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