Sansevero

Sansevero Meaning & Origin

About Sansevero
The surname Sansevero is of Italian origin and is derived from the Latin words "sanctus" meaning "holy" and "severus" meaning "serious" or "strict." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was perceived as being serious or strict in their behavior or character. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname and is now borne by individuals of Italian descent.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Sansevero: 191
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 95,545
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

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SA
🔊 Soundex
S05201060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S AE2 N S IH0 V EH1 R OW0
🌐 IPA
/sansevero*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SNSFR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S521

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sansevero in Braille

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

The name Sansevero in braille

How to sign the name Sansevero using Sign Language

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

The name Sansevero in sign language

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