Kanellis

Kanellis Meaning & Origin

About Kanellis
The surname Kanellis is of Greek origin and is derived from the Greek word "kanella," meaning "cinnamon." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with a cinnamon-colored complexion or hair. The surname Kanellis is relatively common in Greece and among Greek diaspora communities around the world.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kanellis: 190
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 95,955
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kanellis based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KNLS
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K050402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AH0 N EH1 L AH0 S
🌐 IPA
/kanellis*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KNLS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K542

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kanellis in Braille

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

The name Kanellis in braille

How to sign the name Kanellis using Sign Language

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

The name Kanellis in sign language

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