Capizzano

Capizzano Meaning & Origin

About Capizzano
The surname Capizzano is of Italian origin and is derived from the word "capo" meaning "head" or "chief" and the word "giano" meaning "Janus," the Roman god of beginnings and transitions. Therefore, the surname Capizzano is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who held a prominent or leadership position within their community. It may also have been given to someone who was born or lived near a place associated with the worship of Janus.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Capizzano: 169
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 105,600
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

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CASA
🔊 Soundex
C0102050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA0 P IY0 T S AA1 N OW0
🌐 IPA
/capizzano*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KPSN', 'KPTSN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C125

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Capizzano in Braille

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

The name Capizzano in braille

How to sign the name Capizzano using Sign Language

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

The name Capizzano in sign language

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