Ceci

Ceci Meaning & Origin

About Ceci
The surname Ceci is of Italian origin and is derived from the personal name "Cecilio," which itself is derived from the Roman family name "Caecilius." The name Caecilius is believed to have originated from the Latin word "caecus," meaning "blind." Therefore, the surname Ceci likely originated as a nickname for someone who was blind or had poor eyesight. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ceci: 648
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 34,835
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.22

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SS
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S EH1 S IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈsɛsi/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ceci in Braille

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

The name Ceci in braille

How to sign the name Ceci using Sign Language

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

The name Ceci in sign language

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