Armadillo

Armadillo Meaning & Origin

About Armadillo
The surname Armadillo does not have a specific meaning as it is not derived from a word or concept. It is likely a relatively rare surname that may have been adopted by individuals or families based on personal or regional associations with the armadillo, a small mammal native to the Americas known for its armored shell. The adoption of surnames based on animals or natural elements is not uncommon and can be influenced by various factors such as physical characteristics, behavior, or cultural significance.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Armadillo: 184
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 98,553
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ARMTL
🗽 NYSIIS
ANA
🔊 Soundex
A6503040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AA2 R M AH0 D IH1 L OW0
🌐 IPA
/ˌɑrməˈdɪloʊ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ARMTL', 'ARMT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A653

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Armadillo in Braille

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

The name Armadillo in braille

How to sign the name Armadillo using Sign Language

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

The name Armadillo in sign language

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