About Kanel
The surname Kanel is of Greek origin and is derived from the Greek word "kanela," meaning "cinnamon." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who either worked with or had a fondness for cinnamon. The surname Kanel is relatively rare and is primarily found among Greek-speaking populations.
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The surname Kanel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kanel 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 Kanel is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Kanel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Kanel using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.