Canil

Canil Meaning & Origin

About Canil
The surname Canil is of Spanish origin and is derived from the word "canil," which means "kennel" or "doghouse" in Spanish. It is believed to have originated as a topographic or occupational surname, indicating that the original bearer either lived near a kennel or worked as a dog keeper. The surname Canil is relatively rare and is primarily found in Spanish-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Canil: 188
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 96799
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KNL
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C0504
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 N IH0 L
🌐 IPA
/canil*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KNL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C540

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Canil in Braille

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

The name Canil in braille

How to sign the name Canil using Sign Language

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

The name Canil in sign language

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