Puleo

Puleo Meaning & Origin

About Puleo
The surname Puleo is of Italian origin and is derived from the Sicilian word "puleu," meaning "dove." It is a topographic or ornamental surname, typically given to someone who lived near a dove's nest or was associated with doves in some way. The name may also have been used as a nickname for someone with a gentle or peaceful nature, reminiscent of a dove.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Puleo: 3,115
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 10,339
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.06

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
PL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
PA
πŸ”Š Soundex
P040
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
P UW1 L IY0 OW0
🌐 IPA
/ˈpulioʊ/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('PL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Puleo in Braille

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

The name Puleo in braille

How to sign the name Puleo using Sign Language

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

The name Puleo in sign language

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