Zampa

Zampa Meaning & Origin

About Zampa
The surname Zampa is of Italian origin and is derived from the word "zampa," which means "paw" or "foot" in Italian. It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone with distinctive or animal-like feet or legs. The name may have been given to individuals who were known for their agility, speed, or physical prowess, reminiscent of an animal's paw. Over time, the surname Zampa has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Zampa: 135
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 126,765
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SMP
🗽 NYSIIS
ZSANA
🔊 Soundex
Z0510
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Z AE1 M P AH0
🌐 IPA
/zampa*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SMP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z510

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zampa in Braille

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

The name Zampa in braille

How to sign the name Zampa using Sign Language

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

The name Zampa in sign language

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