Donofrio

Donofrio Meaning & Origin

About Donofrio
The surname Donofrio is of Italian origin and is derived from the combination of the elements "don" meaning "lord" or "master" and "ofrio" meaning "cold" or "chilly." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with a reserved or aloof personality. The name Donofrio can also be found in variations such as Donofri, Donofrino, or Donofrioni.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Donofrio: 6,004
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 5,769
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.04

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

Pronunciation

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πŸ—½ NYSIIS
DA
πŸ”Š Soundex
D050160
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
D OW0 N OW1 F R IY0 OW0
🌐 IPA
/doʊˈnoʊfrioʊ/
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🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D516

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Donofrio in Braille

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

The name Donofrio in braille

How to sign the name Donofrio using Sign Language

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

The name Donofrio in sign language

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