Canatella

Canatella Meaning & Origin

About Canatella
The surname Canatella is of Italian origin and is derived from the word "canata," meaning "song" or "singing." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had a beautiful singing voice or was involved in singing-related activities. The suffix "-ella" is a diminutive, often used to indicate "little" or "small," suggesting that the surname may have been used to describe someone who was known for their small but melodious voice. Over time, the surname Canatella has become a hereditary family name passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Canatella: 136
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 126,018
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Canatella 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
KNTL
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C0503040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA2 N AH0 T EH1 N AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/canatella*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KNTL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C534

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Canatella in Braille

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

The name Canatella in braille

How to sign the name Canatella using Sign Language

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

The name Canatella in sign language

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