Callos

Callos Meaning & Origin

About Callos
The surname Callos is of Greek origin and is derived from the Greek word "kalos," meaning beautiful or handsome. It is a surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was considered attractive or had a pleasing appearance. The name may have been given to individuals as a compliment or as a way to distinguish them from others in the community. Over time, the surname Callos has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Callos: 213
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 87335
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLS
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C0402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 L OW0 S
🌐 IPA
/callos*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Callos in Braille

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

The name Callos in braille

How to sign the name Callos using Sign Language

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

The name Callos in sign language

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