Zappala

Zappala Meaning & Origin

About Zappala
The surname Zappala is of Italian origin and is derived from the Sicilian word "zappalà," meaning "hoer" or "plowman." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who worked as a farmer or a laborer in the fields. The name Zappala signifies a connection to the agricultural heritage of Sicily and represents the hardworking and industrious nature of those who bore this surname.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Zappala: 778
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 30,139
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.26

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SPL
🗽 NYSIIS
ZSA
🔊 Soundex
Z01040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Z AA0 P AA1 L AH0
🌐 IPA
/zɑˈpɑlə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SPL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z140

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zappala in Braille

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

The name Zappala in braille

How to sign the name Zappala using Sign Language

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

The name Zappala in sign language

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