Modiano

Modiano Meaning & Origin

About Modiano
The surname Modiano is of Italian origin and is derived from the personal name Modiano, which itself is a variant of the name Modesto. The name Modiano is derived from the Latin word "modestus," meaning "modest" or "humble." As a surname, Modiano likely originated as a nickname for someone who was known for their modest or humble nature.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Modiano: 133
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 128249
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MTN
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M03050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M OW0 D IY0 AA1 N OW0
🌐 IPA
/modiano*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M350

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Modiano in Braille

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

The name Modiano in braille

How to sign the name Modiano using Sign Language

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

The name Modiano in sign language

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