Macchio

Macchio Meaning & Origin

About Macchio
The surname Macchio is of Italian origin and is derived from the personal name "Maccius," which itself is a variant of the Latin name "Maccus." The name Macchio is primarily found in southern Italy, particularly in the regions of Calabria and Sicily. It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with a prominent nose or a hooked nose, as "maccio" means "hook" or "nose" in Italian. Over time, the surname Macchio has become a hereditary family name passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Macchio: 460
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 46,314
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.16

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
MX
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
MNA
πŸ”Š Soundex
M020
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AE1 K IY0 OW0
🌐 IPA
/ˈmækioʊ/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('MX', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Macchio in Braille

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

The name Macchio in braille

How to sign the name Macchio using Sign Language

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

The name Macchio in sign language

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