Switala

Switala Meaning & Origin

About Switala
The surname Switala is of Polish origin and is derived from the word "światło," meaning "light" or "brightness." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was associated with light or brightness, either in a literal or metaphorical sense. The name may have been given to individuals who were cheerful, optimistic, or had a radiant personality.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Switala: 474
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 45189
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.16

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
STL
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S03040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S W IH0 T AA1 L AH0
🌐 IPA
/swɪˈtɑlə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('STL', 'XTL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S340

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Switala in Braille

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

The name Switala in braille

How to sign the name Switala using Sign Language

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

The name Switala in sign language

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