Cantilo Surname

1,321,499th
Most Common
surname in the World

Approximately 170 people bear this surname

Most prevalent in:
Argentina
Highest density in:
Argentina

Cantilo Surname Definition:

CANTELOU: From Norman de Cauntelowe (Latin de Cantulopo), i.e., of Chantiloup in Seine-et-Oise. John de Cantelou swore fealty in 1291 and in 1296 Sir John de Cantelou, probably the same person, rendered homage Bain, II, p. 196). Robert de Cauntelou was constable of Lochmaben Castle in the English service, 1298 (ibid.

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Cantilo Surname Distribution Map

PlaceIncidenceFrequencyRank in Area
Argentina661:647,62745,225
United States591:6,143,372295,589
Brazil261:8,233,628183,715
Colombia71:6,824,86722,056
Mexico41:31,031,55163,627
Chile21:8,808,23765,417
Panama21:1,956,12915,285
Afghanistan11:32,153,18360,828
Ecuador11:15,905,84650,210
Italy11:61,156,688199,583
Spain11:46,752,036156,870
PlaceIncidenceFrequencyRank in Area
Wales131:120,6475,000
PlaceIncidenceFrequencyRank in Area
United States21:25,109,342694,541

Cantilo (12) may also be a first name.

Cantilo Surname Meaning

From Where Does The Surname Originate? meaning and history

CANTELOU: From Norman de Cauntelowe (Latin de Cantulopo), i.e., of Chantiloup in Seine-et-Oise. John de Cantelou swore fealty in 1291 and in 1296 Sir John de Cantelou, probably the same person, rendered homage Bain, II, p. 196). Robert de Cauntelou was constable of Lochmaben Castle in the English service, 1298 (ibid., p. 270). About the same time William de Cantilupe served in Scotland under Edward I, and William de Cantilupe was at the siege of Caerlaverock (Stodart, II, p. 302).

The Surnames of Scotland (1946) by George Fraser Black (1866-1948)

Cantilo Last Name Facts

Where Does The Last Name Cantilo Come From? nationality or country of origin

The last name Cantilo is held by more people in Argentina than any other country or territory. It may also be found in the variant forms:. Click here to see other potential spellings of Cantilo.

How Common Is The Last Name Cantilo? popularity and diffusion

It is the 1,321,499th most widespread family name world-wide It is held by around 1 in 42,867,917 people. Cantilo is primarily found in The Americas, where 76 percent of Cantilo reside; 60 percent reside in South America and 40 percent reside in Hispanic Southern America. It is also the 3,306,491st most frequent given name internationally, held by 12 people.

This last name is most prevalent in Argentina, where it is borne by 66 people, or 1 in 647,627. In Argentina Cantilo is most prevalent in: Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, where 73 percent reside, Buenos Aires Province, where 23 percent reside and Corrientes Province, where 3 percent reside. Not including Argentina this last name exists in 10 countries. It is also common in The United States, where 35 percent reside and Brazil, where 15 percent reside.

Cantilo Family Population Trend historical fluctuation

The occurrence of Cantilo has changed through the years. In The United States the number of people who held the Cantilo last name grew 2,950 percent between 1880 and 2014.

Cantilo Last Name Statistics demography

The amount Cantilo earn in different countries varies greatly. In Colombia they earn 25.81% less than the national average, earning $16,842,400 COP per year and in United States they earn 75.62% more than the national average, earning $75,778 USD per year.

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