Sula

Sula is a British surname with its origins deeply rooted in history. The name Sula is of Anglo-Saxon descent, deriving from the Old English word "sola," meaning "pool" or "hollow," suggesting that the original bearers of the name may have lived near a pool or hollow.

The surname Sula is believed to have first emerged in the region of Yorkshire in northern England during the medieval period. The earliest recordings of the Sula surname date back to the 13th century, making it a name with a long and illustrious heritage.

Over the centuries, the Sula family name has spread across various regions of England, with individuals bearing the surname making significant contributions to British society in various fields, from academia to the arts.

Today, the surname Sula continues to be borne by families across the United Kingdom and around the world, each carrying with it a piece of British history and heritage.

There are approximately 152 people named Sula in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Sula.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Alan
  • Andrew
  • Aris
  • Armand
  • Artan
  • Besnik
  • Elton
  • Gerald
  • Ilir
  • Ion
  • Leonard
  • Richard
  • Serhat

Female

  • Angela
  • Erina
  • Iris
  • Lejla
  • Linda
  • Nicola
  • Rosalind
  • Suri
  • Tammy
  • Valentina

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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