Romeo

Romeo Meaning & Origin

About Romeo
The surname Romeo is of Italian origin and is derived from the given name Romeo, which itself comes from the Latin word "romaeus" meaning "pilgrim to Rome" or "from Rome." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had made a pilgrimage to Rome or had some association with the city. The surname Romeo is most famously associated with the tragic protagonist of William Shakespeare's play "Romeo and Juliet," further popularizing its usage.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Romeo: 8,636
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 4,108
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.93

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
RM
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
RANA
πŸ”Š Soundex
R050
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
R OW1 M IY0 OW2
🌐 IPA
/ˈroʊmiˌoʊ/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('RM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Romeo in Braille

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

The name Romeo in braille

How to sign the name Romeo using Sign Language

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

The name Romeo in sign language

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