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

Canale, 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 Canale surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Canale in America

Canale is the 12850th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Canale surname appeared 2,396 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Canale.

We can also compare 2010 data for Canale 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 Canale

The surname Canale originates from Italy and can be traced back to the 13th century. It is derived from the Italian word "canale," meaning "canal" or "channel," suggesting that the name may have been adopted by those living near a canal or waterway.

Canale is a common surname found in various regions of Italy, particularly in the northern regions such as Piedmont, Lombardy, and Veneto. The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in medieval documents from these areas, often referring to individuals involved in the construction or maintenance of canals.

One of the earliest documented references to the name Canale can be found in the "Codice Diplomatico Longobardo," a collection of documents from the Lombard period in Italy, dating back to the 8th century. The name appeared in records related to land ownership and legal transactions.

In the 14th century, a notable figure bearing the name Canale was Cristoforo Canale, a Venetian navigator and explorer who participated in several voyages to the Mediterranean and the Black Sea regions. His travels and contributions were documented in various chronicles and historical accounts.

During the Renaissance period, several individuals with the surname Canale made their mark in the arts and literature. Giovanni Canale (1515-1583) was a renowned Italian painter and architect from Verona, known for his frescoes and architectural works in churches and palaces across northern Italy.

Another notable figure was Antonio Canale (1769-1822), better known as Canaletto, a famous Venetian painter renowned for his landscapes and cityscapes depicting the canals and architectural landmarks of Venice. His works are celebrated for their meticulous attention to detail and are considered iconic representations of the city's grandeur.

In the 19th century, Gerolamo Canale (1825-1896) was an Italian historian and writer who authored several works on the history of Venice and its influential families. His book "Storia della Repubblica di Venezia" (History of the Republic of Venice) is considered a significant contribution to the study of Venetian history.

Throughout history, the surname Canale has been associated with various professions and occupations, including navigators, engineers, artists, and writers, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those bearing this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Canale

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

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 Canale 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 Canale 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 Canale was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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