Proietto

Proietto Meaning & Origin

About Proietto
The surname Proietto is of Italian origin and is derived from the word "proietto," which means "thrown" or "cast." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was known for throwing or casting something, such as a projectile or a net. The name may have been given to individuals who were skilled hunters, fishermen, or even performers who threw objects as part of their act. Over time, the surname Proietto became hereditary and passed down through generations, becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Proietto: 164
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 108,199
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Proietto based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRT
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P6030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P R IY0 OW1 T OW0
🌐 IPA
/proietto*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P630

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Proietto in Braille

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

The name Proietto in braille

How to sign the name Proietto using Sign Language

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

The name Proietto in sign language

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