About Cannell
The surname Cannell is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "cann," meaning "can" or "cup," and the suffix "-ell," which denotes a diminutive or small size. Therefore, the surname Cannell is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who made or sold small cups or containers. It could also have been a topographic name for someone who lived near a small cup-shaped hollow or a small hill resembling a cup.
The surname Cannell is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cannell based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Cannell in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Cannell using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.