Sclafani

Sclafani Meaning & Origin

About Sclafani
The surname Sclafani is of Italian origin and is derived from the Sicilian word "sclafani," which refers to a type of wild mint plant found in the region. The name is primarily found in Sicily and is associated with individuals who either lived near or worked with this particular plant. Over time, the surname Sclafani has become a relatively common Italian last name, often carried by descendants of those who had a connection to the mint plant.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Sclafani: 2,080
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 14,374
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.71

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SKFN
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S2401050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S K L AA0 F AA1 N IY0
🌐 IPA
/sklɑˈfɑni/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SKFN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S241

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sclafani in Braille

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

The name Sclafani in braille

How to sign the name Sclafani using Sign Language

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

The name Sclafani in sign language

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