Calvi

Calvi Meaning & Origin

About Calvi
The surname Calvi is of Italian origin and is derived from the Latin word "calvus," meaning "bald." It is a descriptive surname that was likely given to individuals who were bald or had a bald spot. The name Calvi may have also been used as a nickname for someone with a close-cropped or shaved head. Over time, the surname Calvi has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Calvi: 529
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 41,164
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.18

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLF
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C0410
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA1 L V IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkɑlvi/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C410

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Calvi in Braille

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

The name Calvi in braille

How to sign the name Calvi using Sign Language

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

The name Calvi in sign language

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