Esposito

Esposito Meaning & Origin

About Esposito
The surname Esposito is of Italian origin and is derived from the Latin word "expositus," meaning "exposed" or "abandoned." It was commonly given to foundlings or abandoned children who were left at the doorsteps of churches or convents. The name Esposito therefore signifies someone who was exposed or abandoned as an infant. Over time, it has become a common surname in Italy and among Italian diaspora communities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Esposito: 22,789
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 1,576
  • Frequency per 100k people: 7.73

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

Pronunciation

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E2102030
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
EH0 S P AH0 Z IY1 T OW0
🌐 IPA
/Ι›spΙ™Λˆzitoʊ/
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🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E212

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Esposito in Braille

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

The name Esposito in braille

How to sign the name Esposito using Sign Language

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

The name Esposito in sign language

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