About Canillas
The surname Canillas is of Spanish origin and is derived from the word "canilla," which means "small pipe" or "tap" in Spanish. It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who worked with or lived near a water source or had a connection to plumbing or water-related activities. The surname Canillas is relatively uncommon and is primarily found in Spain and its former colonies.
The surname Canillas is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Canillas 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 Canillas is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Canillas in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Canillas using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.