Pellicane
Pellicane Meaning & Origin
About Pellicane
The surname Pellicane is of Italian origin and is derived from the word "pellicano," meaning "pelican" in English. The name is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had a physical resemblance to a pelican or perhaps had characteristics associated with the bird, such as being protective or nurturing. It may also have been a surname given to someone who worked as a fisherman or lived near a place where pelicans were abundant. Overall, the surname Pellicane is likely to have originated as a descriptive or occupational name.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Pellicane is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Pellicane: 434
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 48628
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.15
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Pellicane 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 Pellicane is not currently available.
Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Pellicane in Braille
Here's how to represent Pellicane in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Pellicane using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Pellicane using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
