Forlano

Forlano Meaning & Origin

About Forlano
The surname Forlano is of Italian origin and is derived from the word "forlana," which refers to a type of dance popular in Venice during the Renaissance period. The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who was a skilled or enthusiastic dancer of the forlana. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, and individuals with the surname Forlano may have ancestral ties to the Venetian region or have ancestors who were known for their dancing abilities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Forlano: 262
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 73911
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Forlano based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FRLN
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F064050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F AO0 R L AA1 N OW0
🌐 IPA
/forlano*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FRLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F645

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Forlano in Braille

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

The name Forlano in braille

How to sign the name Forlano using Sign Language

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

The name Forlano in sign language

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