Zales

Zales Meaning & Origin

About Zales
The surname Zales is of Polish origin and is derived from the Polish word "zal," meaning "regret" or "sorrow." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was known for expressing sorrow or regret. The name may have been given to individuals who were particularly melancholic or prone to expressing sadness. Over time, the surname Zales became a hereditary family name passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Zales: 253
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 76,029
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SLS
🗽 NYSIIS
ZSA
🔊 Soundex
Z0402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Z EY1 L Z
🌐 IPA
/zales*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SLS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zales in Braille

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

The name Zales in braille

How to sign the name Zales using Sign Language

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

The name Zales in sign language

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