Simula

Simula Meaning & Origin

About Simula
The surname Simula is of Finnish origin and is derived from the Finnish word "simula," meaning "to simulate" or "to pretend." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was known for imitating or mimicking others. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Simula can be found predominantly in Finland.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Simula: 146
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 118,853
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SML
🗽 NYSIIS
SANA
🔊 Soundex
S05040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S IH1 M Y AH0 L AH0
🌐 IPA
/simula*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SML', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S540

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Simula in Braille

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

The name Simula in braille

How to sign the name Simula using Sign Language

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

The name Simula in sign language

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