Moretto

Moretto Meaning & Origin

About Moretto
The surname Moretto is of Italian origin and is derived from the word "moretto," meaning "dark-skinned" or "dark-haired." It is a descriptive surname often given to individuals with dark complexion or hair color. The name may have been used to distinguish someone with these physical characteristics from others in the community.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Moretto: 524
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 41,501
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.18

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
MRT
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
MNA
πŸ”Š Soundex
M06030
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AO0 R EH1 T OW0
🌐 IPA
/mΙ”ΛˆrΙ›toʊ/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('MRT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M630

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Moretto in Braille

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

The name Moretto in braille

How to sign the name Moretto using Sign Language

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

The name Moretto in sign language

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