Narciso

Narciso Meaning & Origin

About Narciso
The surname Narciso is of Italian and Spanish origin and is derived from the given name Narciso, which is the Italian and Spanish form of the Greek name Narkissos. The name Narkissos is derived from the Greek word "narkē" meaning "numbness" or "sleep." In Greek mythology, Narcissus was a beautiful youth who fell in love with his own reflection and was ultimately transformed into the flower that bears his name. Therefore, the surname Narciso is likely to have originated as a nickname for someone who was considered beautiful or vain.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Narciso: 1,949
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 15,127
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.66

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Narciso 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

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🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N AA0 R CH IY1 S OW0
🌐 IPA
/nɑˈrʧisoʊ/
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🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N622

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Narciso in Braille

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

The name Narciso in braille

How to sign the name Narciso using Sign Language

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

The name Narciso in sign language

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