Curio

Curio Meaning & Origin

About Curio
The surname Curio is of Italian origin and is derived from the Latin word "curius," meaning "careful" or "thoughtful." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was known for being cautious or meticulous in their actions. Over time, the name Curio became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, and individuals with this surname can be found in various parts of Italy and other countries.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Curio: 150
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 116,201
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CA
πŸ”Š Soundex
C060
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K Y UH1 R IY0 OW0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkjʊrioʊ/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Curio in Braille

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

The name Curio in braille

How to sign the name Curio using Sign Language

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

The name Curio in sign language

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