Semenza

Semenza Meaning & Origin

About Semenza
The surname Semenza is of Italian origin and is derived from the personal name "Semenza," which is a variant of the name "Semenzo." This name is believed to have originated from the medieval Italian word "seme," meaning "seed." As a surname, Semenza likely originated as a nickname for someone who was associated with seeds or agriculture. It may have been given to a farmer, a seed merchant, or someone who had a connection to the cultivation of crops.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Semenza: 365
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 56,073
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SMNS
🗽 NYSIIS
SANASA
🔊 Soundex
S050520
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S EH0 M EH1 N Z AH0
🌐 IPA
/sɛˈmɛnzə/
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('SMNS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S552

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Semenza in Braille

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

The name Semenza in braille

How to sign the name Semenza using Sign Language

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

The name Semenza in sign language

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