Ruszala

Ruszala Meaning & Origin

About Ruszala
The surname Ruszala is of Polish origin and is derived from the word "ruszala," which refers to a mythical creature in Slavic folklore. Ruszalas were believed to be female spirits or nymphs associated with water, particularly rivers and lakes. They were often depicted as beautiful, seductive beings who could bring both good fortune and misfortune to those who encountered them. The surname Ruszala likely originated as a nickname or a descriptive name for someone who exhibited qualities associated with these mythical creatures, such as being alluring or having a connection to water.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ruszala: 290
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 67,943
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ruszala 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

📇 Metaphone
RSL
🗽 NYSIIS
RASA
🔊 Soundex
R02040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AH1 Z AH0 L AH0
🌐 IPA
/ruszala*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RSL', 'RXL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ruszala in Braille

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

The name Ruszala in braille

How to sign the name Ruszala using Sign Language

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

The name Ruszala in sign language

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