Pagano

Pagano Meaning & Origin

About Pagano
The surname Pagano is of Italian origin and is derived from the word "pagano," meaning "pagan" or "heathen" in Italian. It is a surname that was often given to individuals who were not Christian or who lived in areas where Christianity was not prevalent. Over time, the surname Pagano has become a common Italian surname, and its meaning has evolved to represent a family name rather than a religious affiliation.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Pagano: 8,465
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 4,186
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.87

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PKN
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P02050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P AA0 G AA1 N OW0
🌐 IPA
/pɑˈgɑnoʊ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PKN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Pagano in Braille

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

The name Pagano in braille

How to sign the name Pagano using Sign Language

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

The name Pagano in sign language

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