Polizzi

Polizzi Meaning & Origin

About Polizzi
The surname Polizzi is of Italian origin and is derived from the word "polizza," meaning "policy" or "certificate." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who worked in the insurance industry or was involved in the issuance of policies. The surname Polizzi is relatively common in southern Italy, particularly in the regions of Sicily and Calabria.

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

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Polizzi: 2,441
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 12,662
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.83

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
PLS
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
PASA
πŸ”Š Soundex
P04020
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
P OW0 L IY1 T S IY0
🌐 IPA
/poʊˈlitsi/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('PLS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Polizzi in Braille

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

The name Polizzi in braille

How to sign the name Polizzi using Sign Language

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

The name Polizzi in sign language

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