Descalzo

Descalzo Meaning & Origin

About Descalzo
The surname Descalzo is of Spanish origin and is derived from the Spanish word "descalzo," meaning "barefoot" or "without shoes." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who habitually went barefoot or was known for being without shoes. The name may have been given to individuals who lived in rural or impoverished areas where going barefoot was more common. Over time, the surname Descalzo has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Descalzo: 144
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 120187
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

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🗽 NYSIIS
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🔊 Soundex
D020420
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D IH0 S K AA1 L Z OW0
🌐 IPA
/descalzo*/
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🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D242

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Descalzo in Braille

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

The name Descalzo in braille

How to sign the name Descalzo using Sign Language

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

The name Descalzo in sign language

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