Moretti

Moretti Meaning & Origin

About Moretti
The surname Moretti is of Italian origin and is derived from the word "moretto," meaning "dark-skinned" or "swarthy." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a person named Moretto. The name likely originated as a nickname for someone with a dark complexion or hair color. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, Moretti is a relatively common surname in Italy and can be found among Italian diaspora communities around the world.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Moretti: 3,858
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 8,529
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.31

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
MRT
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
MNA
πŸ”Š Soundex
M06030
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AO0 R EH1 T IY0
🌐 IPA
/mΙ”ΛˆrΙ›ti/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('MRT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M630

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Moretti in Braille

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

The name Moretti in braille

How to sign the name Moretti using Sign Language

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

The name Moretti in sign language

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