About Cannistra
The surname Cannistra is of Italian origin and is derived from the word "cannistro," meaning "basket" in Italian. It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who made or sold baskets. The name may have also been given to someone who lived near a basket maker or had a basket-like physical feature. Overall, the surname Cannistra is associated with the occupation or trade of basket making in Italian culture.
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The surname Cannistra is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cannistra 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 Cannistra is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Cannistra in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Cannistra using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.