Canu

Canu Meaning & Origin

About Canu
The surname Canu is of Italian origin and is derived from the word "canuto," meaning "hoarse" or "gruff." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with a deep or rough voice. The surname Canu is relatively rare and is primarily found in the Sardinia region of Italy.

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📏 Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Canu: 153
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 114,424
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA1 N UW0
🌐 IPA
/canu*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Canu in Braille

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

The name Canu in braille

How to sign the name Canu using Sign Language

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

The name Canu in sign language

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