About Cerniglia
The surname Cerniglia is of Italian origin and is derived from the word "cernia," which means "grouper" in Italian. It is a topographic surname that likely originated from someone who lived near a place known for grouper fish or had a connection to the fishing industry. The surname Cerniglia is relatively rare and is primarily found in the southern regions of Italy, particularly in Sicily and Calabria.
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The surname Cerniglia is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cerniglia 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 Cerniglia is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Cerniglia in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Cerniglia using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.