Canale (surname)

Canale (surname)

Canale is a popular Italian surname. The name is thought to have originated in various parts of Northern Italy and it's literal English translation is "Canal", which means waterway.

Italian surnames were often taken from places of residence, such as a town or village. Names were also derived from landmarks, which could explain the Canale name. Persons with this surname include:

*Michele Giuseppe Canale- (1808-1890), Italian historian.
*Gianna Maria Canale- (b. 1927) Italian Actress
*Gonzalo Canale- Italian rugby player
*Giuseppe Canale- (1725-1802) Italian painter and engraver
*Giovanni Antonio Canal better known as Canaletto - (Venice, 1697–1768) Italian cityscape painter


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