Cancela
Cancela Meaning & Origin
About Cancela
The surname Cancela is of Spanish and Portuguese origin. It is derived from the word "cancela," which means "gate" or "barrier" in both languages. As a surname, Cancela likely originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a gate or barrier, or it could have been an occupational name for someone who worked as a gatekeeper. The name may also have been given to someone who was responsible for closing or opening gates. Overall, the surname Cancela is associated with the concept of gates or barriers.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Cancela is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Cancela: 258
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 74826
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.09
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cancela 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 Cancela is not currently available.
Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Cancela in Braille
Here's how to represent Cancela in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Cancela using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Cancela using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
