Sposito

Sposito Meaning & Origin

About Sposito
The surname Sposito is of Italian origin and is derived from the Latin word "expositus," meaning "exposed" or "abandoned." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for a foundling or an abandoned child. The name may have been given to individuals who were left at the doorsteps of churches or other public places. Over time, the surname Sposito became a hereditary family name passed down through generations.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
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πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Sposito: 669
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 33,990
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.23

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
SPST
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
SA
πŸ”Š Soundex
S102030
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
S P OW0 S IY1 T OW0
🌐 IPA
/spoʊˈsitoʊ/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('SPST', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S123

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sposito in Braille

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

The name Sposito in braille

How to sign the name Sposito using Sign Language

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

The name Sposito in sign language

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