Kallio

Kallio Meaning & Origin

About Kallio
The surname Kallio is of Finnish origin and is derived from the word "kallio," which means "rock" or "cliff" in Finnish. It is a common surname in Finland and is often used to denote someone who lived near or on a rocky or cliffy area. The name may also have been given to individuals who displayed characteristics associated with strength or stability, symbolized by a rock or cliff.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kallio: 1,043
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 24,124
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.35

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CA
πŸ”Š Soundex
K040
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 L IY0 OW0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkælioʊ/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kallio in Braille

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

The name Kallio in braille

How to sign the name Kallio using Sign Language

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

The name Kallio in sign language

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