Scafidi

Scafidi Meaning & Origin

About Scafidi
The surname Scafidi is of Italian origin and is derived from the word "scafide," which means "wasp" in the Sicilian dialect. It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who displayed characteristics associated with a wasp, such as being quick, agile, or having a sharp temper. The surname Scafidi is relatively rare and is primarily found in southern Italy, particularly in the regions of Sicily and Calabria.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Scafidi: 1,062
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 23,804
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.36

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

Pronunciation

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SKFT
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S201030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S K AA0 F IY1 D IY0
🌐 IPA
/skɑˈfidi/
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('SKFT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S213

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Scafidi in Braille

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

The name Scafidi in braille

How to sign the name Scafidi using Sign Language

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

The name Scafidi in sign language

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