Walas

Walas Meaning & Origin

About Walas
The surname Walas is of Polish origin and is derived from the word "walać," which means "to beat" or "to strike." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was strong or had a forceful personality. Over time, the surname Walas became hereditary and passed down through generations, representing the descendants of individuals who were known for their strength or assertiveness.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Walas: 349
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 58,182
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALS
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W0402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AO1 L AH0 Z
🌐 IPA
/ˈwɔləz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALS', 'FLS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Walas in Braille

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

The name Walas in braille

How to sign the name Walas using Sign Language

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

The name Walas in sign language

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