Modesto

Modesto Meaning & Origin

About Modesto
The surname Modesto is of Italian and Spanish origin, derived from the Latin word "modestus," meaning "modest" or "humble." It is a surname that was likely given to individuals who displayed modesty, humility, or simplicity in their character or behavior. The name Modesto can also be associated with the virtue of modesty, emphasizing the importance of humility and moderation in one's actions and demeanor.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
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πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Modesto: 1,800
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 16,087
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.61

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
MTST
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
MNA
πŸ”Š Soundex
M030230
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
M OW0 D EH1 S T OW0
🌐 IPA
/moʊˈdΙ›stoʊ/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('MTST', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M323

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Modesto in Braille

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

The name Modesto in braille

How to sign the name Modesto using Sign Language

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

The name Modesto in sign language

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