What does the surname Sala mean?

The surname Sala means "A topographic surname referring to a hall, room, or large building.". It is of Italian, Spanish, Portuguese origin.

How common is the Sala surname?

There are approximately 95,000 people with the surname Sala in the United States.

Are there Sala soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 21 soldiers with the Sala surname appear in Civil War records.

Sala

Topographic

Meaning

A topographic surname referring to a hall, room, or large building.

Etymology

From Latin 'sala' (hall, large room) via Romance languages. The surname likely originated as a topographic designation for someone living near or working in a notable hall or manor house.

About the Sala Surname

A Romance language topographic surname referring to a hall or large building. The name has been documented across Southern Europe and has spread to the Americas through migration.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 95,000 bearers in the United States #411 most common surname

Rare Common

Found throughout Italy, Spain, Portugal, and Latin America with significant presence in South America.

Sala Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Sala Surname

George Sala

1828–1895 Journalist and author London, England

Quick Facts

Origin: Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Classification: Topographic
Earliest Record: Medieval Italy, Spain, and Portugal, 12th-13th century
Estimated Bearers: 95,000

War Records

21 soldiers with the Sala surname found in Civil War records.

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