About Canilao
The surname Canilao is of Filipino origin and is derived from the Tagalog word "kanilaw," which means "to be bright" or "to shine." It is a descriptive surname often given to individuals who possess qualities associated with brightness, radiance, or brilliance.
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The surname Canilao is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Canilao 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 Canilao is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Canilao in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Canilao using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.