About Cancelli
The surname Cancelli is of Italian origin and is derived from the word "cancelli," which means "bars" or "grilles" in Italian. It is believed to have originated as a topographic or occupational name for someone who lived near or worked with bars or grilles, such as a blacksmith or a gatekeeper. The name may also have been given to someone who had a strong or imposing physical appearance. Overall, the surname Cancelli is associated with the concept of barriers or enclosures.
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The surname Cancelli is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cancelli 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 Cancelli is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Cancelli in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Cancelli using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.