Volponi

Volponi Meaning & Origin

About Volponi
The surname Volponi is of Italian origin and is derived from the word "volpone," meaning "fox" in Italian. It is an occupational surname that likely originated from a nickname given to someone who possessed fox-like qualities or characteristics. The name may have been initially bestowed upon individuals who were cunning, sly, or clever, resembling the traits associated with a fox. Over time, the surname Volponi became hereditary and passed down through generations, representing the ancestral connection to these fox-like attributes.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Volponi: 134
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 127,494
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Volponi based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FLPN
🗽 NYSIIS
VA
🔊 Soundex
V041050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
V OW0 L P OW1 N IY0
🌐 IPA
/volponi*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FLPN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
V415

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Volponi in Braille

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

The name Volponi in braille

How to sign the name Volponi using Sign Language

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

The name Volponi in sign language

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