Swalla

Swalla Meaning & Origin

About Swalla
The surname Swalla is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "swale," meaning "swallow." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had a resemblance to or shared characteristics with the bird swallow, known for its graceful flight and migratory nature. The surname Swalla may have been given to individuals who were agile, swift, or had a light-hearted personality.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Swalla: 109
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 150,452
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SL
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S W AA1 L AH0
🌐 IPA
/swalla*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SL', 'XL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Swalla in Braille

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

The name Swalla in braille

How to sign the name Swalla using Sign Language

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

The name Swalla in sign language

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