Cestone

Cestone Meaning & Origin

About Cestone
The surname Cestone is of Italian origin and is derived from the word "cestone," meaning "big basket" or "large hamper" in Italian. It is a locational surname, typically associated with the southern region of Italy, particularly Calabria. The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who made or sold baskets or was associated with the trade of basket weaving. Over time, individuals with the surname Cestone may have migrated to other parts of Italy or even other countries, leading to its presence in various regions today.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Cestone: 311
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 64,054
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SSTN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C023050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
CH EH1 S T OW0 N
🌐 IPA
/cestone*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SSTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C235

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Cestone in Braille

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

The name Cestone in braille

How to sign the name Cestone using Sign Language

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

The name Cestone in sign language

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