Molfetto

Molfetto Meaning & Origin

About Molfetto
The surname Molfetto is of Italian origin and is derived from the word "molfetta," which refers to a type of fishing boat used in the coastal regions of Italy. As a surname, Molfetto likely originated as a nickname for someone who either owned or worked on a molfetta boat or lived in a place associated with these boats. The name may also have been given to individuals who displayed characteristics or traits associated with the molfetta, such as being skilled fishermen or having a strong connection to the sea.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Molfetto: 114
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 145,220
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Molfetto 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
MLFT
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M041030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M OW0 L F EH1 T OW0
🌐 IPA
/molfetto*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MLFT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M413

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Molfetto in Braille

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

The name Molfetto in braille

How to sign the name Molfetto using Sign Language

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

The name Molfetto in sign language

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