Cicala

Cicala Meaning & Origin

About Cicala
The surname Cicala is of Italian origin and is derived from the word "cicala," which means "cicada" in English. The name is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had a resemblance to or characteristics associated with the cicada, such as a loud voice or a lively nature. It is a relatively uncommon surname and is primarily found in southern Italy.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Cicala: 552
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 39,773
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.19

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cicala 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
SKL
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C02040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S IH0 K AA1 L AH0
🌐 IPA
/sɪˈkɑlə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SKL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Cicala in Braille

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

The name Cicala in braille

How to sign the name Cicala using Sign Language

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

The name Cicala in sign language

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