Smagala

Smagala Meaning & Origin

About Smagala
The surname Smagala is of Polish origin and is derived from the word "smagać," meaning "to whip" or "to lash." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was either a whip maker or a person who used a whip in their profession. Over time, the surname Smagala became hereditary and passed down through generations, eventually becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Smagala: 194
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 94,311
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SMKL
🗽 NYSIIS
SNA
🔊 Soundex
S502040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S M AA0 G AA1 L AH0
🌐 IPA
/smagala*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SMKL', 'XMKL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S524

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Smagala in Braille

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

The name Smagala in braille

How to sign the name Smagala using Sign Language

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

The name Smagala in sign language

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