Cannizzo

Cannizzo Meaning & Origin

About Cannizzo
The surname Cannizzo is of Italian origin and is derived from the word "cannizzo" or "cannizzu," which means "reed" or "cane" in Sicilian dialect. It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer of the name may have lived near or worked with reeds or canes. The surname is primarily found in Sicily and is relatively uncommon.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Cannizzo: 655
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 34,539
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.22

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

Pronunciation

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🔊 Soundex
C05020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA0 N IY1 Z OW0
🌐 IPA
/kɑˈnizoʊ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KNS', 'KNTS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Cannizzo in Braille

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

The name Cannizzo in braille

How to sign the name Cannizzo using Sign Language

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

The name Cannizzo in sign language

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