About Cancilla
The surname Cancilla is of Italian origin and is derived from the word "cancello," meaning "gate" or "fence" in Italian. It is believed to have originated as a topographic or occupational name for someone who lived near or worked with gates or fences. The name Cancilla may also have been used as a nickname for someone who was perceived as being protective or guarded.
The surname Cancilla is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cancilla 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 Cancilla is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Cancilla in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Cancilla using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.