Scipio

Scipio Meaning & Origin

About Scipio
The surname Scipio is of Roman origin and is derived from the Latin word "scipio," meaning "staff" or "walking stick." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who used a staff or cane, possibly indicating a position of authority or leadership. The name is famously associated with the prominent Roman general Publius Cornelius Scipio Africanus, who played a significant role in the Second Punic War against Carthage.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Scipio: 980
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 25,272
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.33

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
SP
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
SA
πŸ”Š Soundex
S2010
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
S IH1 P IY0 OW0
🌐 IPA
/ˈsΙͺpioʊ/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('SP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S210

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Scipio in Braille

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

The name Scipio in braille

How to sign the name Scipio using Sign Language

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

The name Scipio in sign language

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