About Scanio
The surname Scanio is of Italian origin and is derived from the personal name Scannio, which itself is a variant of the name Scannone. The name Scannone is believed to have originated from the Latin word "scannus," meaning "stilt," and was likely used as a nickname for someone who walked with a peculiar gait or had long legs. Over time, the name Scannio evolved into Scanio and became a hereditary surname.
Explore your ancestry and health insights with exclusive savings.
Save 15%-60% this holiday season
The surname Scanio is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Scanio 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 Scanio is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Scanio in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Scanio using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.