Deleo

Deleo Meaning & Origin

About Deleo
The surname Deleo is of Italian origin and is derived from the Latin word "deleo," meaning "to destroy" or "to erase." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was known for their destructive or aggressive nature. Alternatively, it could have been a name given to someone who worked in a profession involving the removal or destruction of something, such as a demolisher or a scribe who erased mistakes.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Deleo: 3,513
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 9,267
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.19

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
TL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
DA
πŸ”Š Soundex
D040
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
D EH1 L IY0 OW0
🌐 IPA
/ˈdΙ›lioʊ/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('TL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Deleo in Braille

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

The name Deleo in braille

How to sign the name Deleo using Sign Language

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

The name Deleo in sign language

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