Kalafatis

Kalafatis Meaning & Origin

About Kalafatis
The surname Kalafatis is of Greek origin and is derived from the word "kalafatis," which means "sailor" or "shipbuilder" in Greek. It is a occupational surname that was typically given to individuals who were involved in maritime activities, such as sailing or shipbuilding. The name Kalafatis signifies a connection to the sea and maritime traditions within Greek culture.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kalafatis: 180
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 100302
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLFTS
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K04010302
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE2 L AH0 F AE1 T IH0 S
🌐 IPA
/kalafatis*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLFTS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K413

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kalafatis in Braille

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

The name Kalafatis in braille

How to sign the name Kalafatis using Sign Language

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

The name Kalafatis in sign language

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