Calixto

Calixto Meaning & Origin

About Calixto
The surname Calixto is of Spanish and Portuguese origin and is derived from the Latin name Calixtus, meaning "chalice" or "cup." It is believed to have originated as a given name for someone associated with the Christian sacrament of the Eucharist, which involves the use of a chalice. Over time, the name Calixto evolved into a surname and has been passed down through generations, often indicating a family's historical connection to the Christian faith or the Eucharistic tradition.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Calixto: 4,458
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 7,472
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.51

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Calixto based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLKST
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C040230
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AH0 L IH1 S T K OW0
🌐 IPA
/calixto*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLKST', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C423

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Calixto in Braille

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

The name Calixto in braille

How to sign the name Calixto using Sign Language

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

The name Calixto in sign language

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