Zola
Zola Meaning & Origin
About Zola
The surname Zola is of Italian origin and is derived from the personal name Zoilo, which itself comes from the Greek name Zoilos, meaning "full of life" or "vivacious." The name Zola is often associated with the renowned Italian writer Émile Zola, whose works greatly influenced literature in the late 19th century.
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Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Zola is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Zola: 974
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 25,403
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.33
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Zola 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 Zola is not currently available.
Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Zola in Braille
Here's how to represent Zola in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Zola using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Zola using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
