Cantellano

Cantellano Meaning & Origin

About Cantellano
The surname Cantellano is of Italian origin and is derived from the word "cantellare," meaning "to sing" or "to chant." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was known for their singing or chanting abilities. The surname may have been given to individuals who were involved in religious or musical activities, such as singers, chanters, or even priests. Over time, the surname Cantellano has spread to different regions and may have variations in spelling and pronunciation.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Cantellano: 202
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 91,221
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cantellano based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KNTLN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C05304050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE2 N T AH0 L AA1 N OW0
🌐 IPA
/cantellano*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KNTLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C534

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Cantellano in Braille

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

The name Cantellano in braille

How to sign the name Cantellano using Sign Language

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

The name Cantellano in sign language

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