Find out how popular the last name Cainion is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Cainion.

Cainion, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Cainion surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cainion in America

Cainion is the 134712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cainion surname appeared 125 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Cainion.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cainion to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Cainion

The surname Cainion is believed to have originated in the south of France during the late Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the Occitan word "cainon," which referred to a small canon or gun used for hunting or warfare. The earliest recorded instances of the name date back to the 14th century in the regions of Provence and Languedoc.

In the 1400s, a family by the name of Cainion was documented as residing in the village of Saint-Rémy-de-Provence. Historical records from this time suggest that they were involved in the local arms trade and may have been gunsmiths or armorers. The name's association with weaponry could also indicate that some early bearers of the surname were soldiers or members of the military.

The Cainion name appears in several medieval manuscripts and records from the area, including a land deed from 1487 mentioning a Jean Cainion and a tax registry from 1512 listing a Pierre Cainion as a resident of Arles. These documents provide insight into the surname's early usage and distribution within southern France.

One notable figure with the Cainion surname was Étienne Cainion (1521-1587), a prominent merchant and landowner from Avignon. He was involved in the lucrative textile trade and amassed considerable wealth, acquiring several properties in the region. Étienne's son, Jacques Cainion (1548-1612), followed in his footsteps as a successful businessman and also served as a local magistrate.

Another individual of historical significance was Marie Cainion (1625-1692), a renowned herbalist and healer from Aix-en-Provence. She was known for her extensive knowledge of medicinal plants and her contributions to the field of traditional medicine. Marie's work was documented in several texts and journals from the 17th century.

In the 18th century, the Cainion name was associated with the village of Cabannes, near Marseille. Jean-Baptiste Cainion (1734-1802) was a respected vintner and winemaker in this area, renowned for his expertise in cultivating and producing high-quality wines. His descendants continued the family's winemaking tradition for several generations.

The surname Cainion can also be traced to the nearby town of Salon-de-Provence, where a family by that name owned and operated a successful olive oil mill during the 19th century. Antoine Cainion (1789-1867) was a prominent figure in this industry, known for his innovative techniques and the exceptional quality of his olive oils.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cainion

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Cainion.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Cainion was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Cainion has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Cainion was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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