Primo

Primo Meaning & Origin

About Primo
The surname Primo is of Italian and Spanish origin, derived from the Latin word "primus," meaning "first" or "foremost." It is a surname often given to someone who was the firstborn child in their family or held a position of importance. The name may also have been used as a nickname for someone who was considered outstanding or exceptional in some way. Overall, the surname Primo signifies a sense of prominence, leadership, or distinction.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Primo: 1,094
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 23,283
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.37

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
PRM
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
PANA
πŸ”Š Soundex
P6050
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
P R IY1 M OW2
🌐 IPA
/ˈpriˌmoʊ/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('PRM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P650

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Primo in Braille

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

The name Primo in braille

How to sign the name Primo using Sign Language

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

The name Primo in sign language

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