Orsini

Orsini Meaning & Origin

About Orsini
The surname Orsini is of Italian origin and is derived from the Latin word "ursus," meaning "bear." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who possessed bear-like qualities, such as strength or fierceness. The Orsini family is a prominent Italian noble family that played a significant role in the political and cultural history of Italy during the Middle Ages and Renaissance.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
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πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Orsini: 3,055
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 10,505
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.04

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
ARSN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
OA
πŸ”Š Soundex
O62050
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
AO0 R S IY1 N IY0
🌐 IPA
/Ι”rˈsini/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('ARSN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O625

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Orsini in Braille

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

The name Orsini in braille

How to sign the name Orsini using Sign Language

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

The name Orsini in sign language

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