Scala

Scala Meaning & Origin

About Scala
The surname Scala is of Italian origin and is derived from the word "scala," which means "staircase" or "ladder" in Italian. It is a topographic or occupational surname that likely originated from someone who lived near or worked with stairs or ladders. The name may have been given to individuals who were carpenters, builders, or had a connection to a place with a prominent staircase.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Scala: 3,537
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 9,212
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.2

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SKL
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S2040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S K AA1 L AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈskɑlə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SKL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Scala in Braille

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

The name Scala in braille

How to sign the name Scala using Sign Language

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

The name Scala in sign language

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