Zambo

Zambo Meaning & Origin

About Zambo
The surname Zambo is of Hungarian origin and is derived from the word "zambo," which means "lame" or "crippled" in Hungarian. It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone with a physical disability or impairment. Over time, the surname Zambo has become a hereditary family name passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Zambo: 332
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 60,636
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SMP
🗽 NYSIIS
ZSANA
🔊 Soundex
Z0510
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Z AE1 M B OW0
🌐 IPA
/ˈzæmboʊ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SMP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z510

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zambo in Braille

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

The name Zambo in braille

How to sign the name Zambo using Sign Language

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

The name Zambo in sign language

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