Volpone

Volpone Meaning & Origin

About Volpone
The surname Volpone is of Italian origin and is derived from the word "volpe," meaning "fox" in Italian. As a surname, Volpone likely originated as a nickname for someone who possessed fox-like characteristics such as cunning, slyness, or cleverness. It may have been given to individuals who were known for their intelligence or quick thinking, or it could have been used as a playful or ironic nickname.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Volpone: 249
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 77,012
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FLPN
🗽 NYSIIS
VA
🔊 Soundex
V041050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
V OW1 L P OW2 N
🌐 IPA
/volpone*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FLPN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
V415

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Volpone in Braille

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

The name Volpone in braille

How to sign the name Volpone using Sign Language

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

The name Volpone in sign language

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