Zale

Zale Meaning & Origin

About Zale
The surname Zale is of Polish and Jewish origin, derived from the Polish word "zal" meaning "grief" or "sorrow." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was melancholic or prone to sadness. The name may have also been given to individuals who worked as mourners or in professions related to funeral services.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Zale: 649
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 34,801
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.22

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SL
🗽 NYSIIS
ZSA
🔊 Soundex
Z040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Z EY1 L
🌐 IPA
/zeɪl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zale in Braille

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

The name Zale in braille

How to sign the name Zale using Sign Language

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

The name Zale in sign language

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