Chiofolo

Chiofolo Meaning & Origin

About Chiofolo
The surname Chiofolo is of Italian origin and is derived from the Sicilian word "ciufolo," meaning "whistle." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who either made or played whistles. The name may have been given to individuals who were skilled in making or playing musical instruments, particularly whistles. Over time, the surname Chiofolo became hereditary and passed down through generations, becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Chiofolo: 116
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 143,149
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Chiofolo based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XFL
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C01040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K IY0 OW0 F OW1 L OW0
🌐 IPA
/chiofolo*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XFL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C140

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Chiofolo in Braille

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

The name Chiofolo in braille

How to sign the name Chiofolo using Sign Language

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

The name Chiofolo in sign language

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