Catalfamo

Catalfamo Meaning & Origin

About Catalfamo
The surname Catalfamo is of Italian origin and is derived from the combination of the elements "Cataldo" and "famoso." "Cataldo" is a given name of Greek origin meaning "pure" or "unsullied," while "famoso" means "famous" in Italian. Therefore, the surname Catalfamo can be interpreted to mean "famous Cataldo" or "renowned and pure." It is likely that the surname originated as a way to honor or distinguish an individual named Cataldo who was well-known or respected in their community.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Catalfamo: 621
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 36,099
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.21

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KTLFM
🗽 NYSIIS
CANA
🔊 Soundex
C03041050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA0 T AA0 L F AA1 M OW0
🌐 IPA
/kɑtɑlˈfɑmoʊ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KTLFM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C341

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Catalfamo in Braille

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

The name Catalfamo in braille

How to sign the name Catalfamo using Sign Language

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

The name Catalfamo in sign language

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