Selvaggio

Selvaggio Meaning & Origin

About Selvaggio
The surname Selvaggio is of Italian origin and is derived from the Italian word "selvaggio," meaning "wild" or "savage." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who displayed wild or untamed characteristics. It may have been given to individuals who lived in or near wild or uncultivated areas, or who exhibited a fierce or untamed nature. The surname Selvaggio is relatively common in Italy and can be found in various regions of the country.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Selvaggio: 675
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 33,731
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.23

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SLFJ
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S041020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S EH0 L V AA1 JH IY0 OW0
🌐 IPA
/sɛlˈvɑʤioʊ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SLFJ', 'SLFK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S412

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Selvaggio in Braille

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

The name Selvaggio in braille

How to sign the name Selvaggio using Sign Language

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

The name Selvaggio in sign language

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