Skala

Skala Meaning & Origin

About Skala
The surname Skala is of Polish and Czech origin and is derived from the word "skala," meaning "rock" or "cliff" in both languages. It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near or on a rocky or cliff-like terrain. The name Skala may also have been used as a nickname for someone with a strong or sturdy personality, likening them to the strength and solidity of a rock.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Skala: 1,678
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 16,944
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.57

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Skala 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 Skala 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 Skala in Braille

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

The name Skala in braille

How to sign the name Skala using Sign Language

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

The name Skala in sign language

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