Cangiano

Cangiano Meaning & Origin

About Cangiano
The surname Cangiano is of Italian origin and is derived from the word "cangiare," meaning "to change" or "to exchange." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was known for frequently changing their mind or for being unpredictable. Alternatively, it could have been a name given to someone who worked as a money changer or a merchant involved in currency exchange. The surname Cangiano is relatively rare and is primarily found in the southern regions of Italy, particularly in Campania and Calabria.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Cangiano: 393
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 52736
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.13

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KNJN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C052050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA0 NG G IY0 AA1 N OW0
🌐 IPA
/kɑŋgiˈɑnoʊ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KNJN', 'KNKN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C525

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Cangiano in Braille

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

The name Cangiano in braille

How to sign the name Cangiano using Sign Language

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

The name Cangiano in sign language

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