Rokkala Surname
Approximately 1,880 people bear this surname
Rokkala Surname User-submission:
Rokkala is a surname of Marathi origin (रोाला in Marathi), derived from the Proto-Indo-European word rokk, which means 'to stop', possibly indicating an association with 'gatekeeping'.
Rokkala Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 1,849 | 1:414,854 | 21,798 |
| United States | 13 | 1:27,881,456 | 736,413 |
| United Arab Emirates | 8 | 1:1,145,284 | 40,289 |
| England | 6 | 1:9,286,343 | 223,652 |
| Finland | 1 | 1:5,496,702 | 84,025 |
| Hong Kong | 1 | 1:7,335,483 | 16,643 |
| Kuwait | 1 | 1:3,800,694 | 27,187 |
| Sweden | 1 | 1:9,846,757 | 347,448 |
Rokkala (63) may also be a first name.
Rokkala Surname Meaning
User-submitted Reference
Rokkala is a surname of Marathi origin (रोाला in Marathi), derived from the Proto-Indo-European word rokk, which means 'to stop', possibly indicating an association with 'gatekeeping'.
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Where Does The Last Name Rokkala Come From? nationality or country of origin
Rokkala (Marathi: रोाला) occurs more in India more than any other country/territory. It may also appear in the variant forms:. For other potential spellings of this surname click here.
How Common Is The Last Name Rokkala? popularity and diffusion
Rokkala is the 217,988th most commonly occurring family name internationally, borne by approximately 1 in 3,876,354 people. The surname occurs predominantly in Asia, where 99 percent of Rokkala are found; 98 percent are found in South Asia and 98 percent are found in Indo-South Asia. It is also the 1,234,572nd most widespread first name throughout the world, borne by 63 people.
This last name is most frequently used in India, where it is held by 1,849 people, or 1 in 414,854. In India Rokkala is most numerous in: Andhra Pradesh, where 84 percent are found, Telangana, where 14 percent are found and Maharashtra, where 1 percent are found. Not including India Rokkala exists in 7 countries. It is also found in The United States, where 1 percent are found and The United Arab Emirates, where 0 percent are found.
Phonetically Similar Names
Rokkala Name Transliterations
| Transliteration | ICU Latin | Percentage of Incidence |
|---|---|---|
| Rokkala in the Marathi language | ||
| रोाला | roala | 80 |
| रोकला | rokala | 20 |
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