Puzio
Puzio Meaning & Origin
About Puzio
The surname Puzio is of Italian origin and is derived from the personal name Puzo, which itself is a variant of the name Puccio. The name Puzio is primarily found in the southern regions of Italy, particularly in Calabria and Sicily. It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with a small or chubby physique, as the name Puccio is derived from the Italian word "puzzo," meaning "stink" or "bad smell." Over time, the surname Puzio has become a hereditary family name passed down through generations.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Puzio is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Puzio: 901
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 26932
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.31
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Puzio 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
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Puzio in Braille
Here's how to represent Puzio in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Puzio using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Puzio using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
