About Cilia
The surname Cilia is of Italian origin and is derived from the Latin word "cilium," meaning "eyelash." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with long or prominent eyelashes. The surname Cilia is relatively rare and is primarily found in Italy and Maltese communities.
The surname Cilia is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cilia 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 Cilia is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Cilia in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Cilia using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.