Metellus

Metellus Meaning & Origin

About Metellus
The surname Metellus is of ancient Roman origin and is derived from the Latin word "metella," meaning "urn" or "vessel." It is believed to have been a cognomen or nickname given to an ancestor who was involved in the production or trade of urns. The name Metellus was prominent in the Roman Republic and Empire, with several notable individuals bearing this surname. Today, it is a rare surname primarily found in Italy and other regions influenced by Roman culture.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Metellus: 1,188
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 21,868
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.4

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Metellus 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
MTLS
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M030402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M EY0 T EH1 L S AH0
🌐 IPA
/metellus*/
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('MTLS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M342

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Metellus in Braille

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

The name Metellus in braille

How to sign the name Metellus using Sign Language

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

The name Metellus in sign language

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