About Vala
The surname Vala is of Finnish origin and is derived from the Finnish word "vala," which means "oath" or "pledge." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of someone who was known for taking oaths or making pledges. The surname Vala may also have been given to individuals who were involved in legal or judicial matters, as oaths and pledges often play a significant role in such contexts.
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The surname Vala is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Vala 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 Vala is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Vala in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Vala using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.