Calcano

Calcano Meaning & Origin

About Calcano
The surname Calcano is of Italian origin and is derived from the personal name Calcanus, which itself is derived from the Latin word "calx" meaning "heel." The name likely originated as a nickname for someone with a prominent or distinctive heel. Over time, the surname Calcano has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Calcano: 779
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 30,101
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.26

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLKN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C042050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA0 L K AA1 N OW0
🌐 IPA
/calcano*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLKN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C425

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Calcano in Braille

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

The name Calcano in braille

How to sign the name Calcano using Sign Language

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

The name Calcano in sign language

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