About Ciolfi
The surname Ciolfi is of Italian origin and is derived from the personal name "Ciolfo," which is a diminutive form of the name "Ciofo." The name Ciofo is believed to have originated from the medieval Italian word "ciuffo," meaning "tuft" or "lock of hair." Therefore, the surname Ciolfi likely originated as a nickname for someone with a distinctive tuft or lock of hair, eventually becoming a hereditary surname passed down through generations.
The surname Ciolfi is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ciolfi based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Ciolfi in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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