About Cardinali
The surname Cardinali is of Italian origin and is derived from the word "cardinale," meaning "cardinal" in English. It is an occupational surname that was originally given to individuals who worked for or were associated with a cardinal, a high-ranking official in the Catholic Church. The surname Cardinali may have been bestowed upon people who served as attendants, administrators, or even as members of the clergy themselves. Today, the surname Cardinali is relatively rare and is primarily found in Italy and among Italian diaspora communities.
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The surname Cardinali is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cardinali 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 Cardinali is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Cardinali in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Cardinali using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.