2000
#144,908
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Canamore
A surname originating from an occupational name for a rope maker.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 124 Americans carry the last name Canamore. That puts it at #150,935 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,764,148 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Canamore surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
124
1 in 2,764,148
Census rank
#150,935
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
108
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 108 bearers of the surname Canamore in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150935th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Canamore, the largest self-reported group is White at 64.8%. The next largest groups are Black (26.9%) and Two or More Races (8.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Canamore
The surname Canamore has its roots in Italy, dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have originated from the Latin word "canalis," which means "channel" or "canal," combined with the Italian word "more," meaning "Moor" or "dark-skinned person."
This name is closely linked to the city of Venice, where many canals and waterways were prevalent. It is possible that the name Canamore was initially given to individuals who lived or worked near these canals, or perhaps it referred to those with darker complexions who were involved in trade or navigation along these waterways.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Canamore can be found in a Venetian merchant's ledger from the year 1215, where a certain "Giovanni Canamore" is mentioned as a trader of spices and silk from the East.
In the 14th century, there is a reference to a prominent Venetian family with the surname Canamore in the diaries of the renowned explorer and merchant Marco Polo. He mentions a "Niccolò Canamore" as one of his business associates during his travels to Asia.
During the Renaissance period, the name Canamore gained prominence in the arts. One notable figure was the painter and sculptor Girolamo Canamore (1495-1573), who was renowned for his intricate woodcarvings and altarpieces adorning churches throughout Italy.
In the realm of literature, the name Canamore is associated with the 16th-century poet and playwright Gasparo Canamore (1525-1592), whose works celebrated the beauty and grandeur of Venice and its canals.
Another significant figure bearing the surname Canamore was the Venetian admiral and naval strategist Andrea Canamore (1620-1689), who played a crucial role in the defense of Venice against Ottoman naval forces during the Cretan War.
Throughout the centuries, the Canamore surname has persisted, albeit with variations in spelling, such as Cannamore, Canamor, and Canamoré. While the name may have evolved over time, its connection to the waterways and maritime heritage of Venice remains deeply ingrained in its origins and history.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Canamore
Among Census respondents with the surname Canamore, the largest self-reported group is White at 64.8%. The next largest groups are Black (26.9%) and Two or More Races (8.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Canamore bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Canamore surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White64.8% · 70
- Black or African American26.9% · 29
- Two or more races8.3% · 9
Timeline
Historical Census data for Canamore
Canamore appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#141,140
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
+13 bearers (+12.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 3,768 places
2020
#150,935
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
-10 bearers (-8.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 9,795 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #144,908 | 105 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #141,140 | 118 | 0.04 | +13 bearers (+12.4%) | Up 3,768 places |
| 2020 | #150,935 | 108 | 0.04 | -10 bearers (-8.5%) | Down 9,795 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Canamore surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #141,140 | #150,935 | -6.9% |
| Count | 118 | 108 | -8.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -9.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Canamore bearers went from 118 to 108 (-8.5% change). The surname moved down 9,795 positions in the national ranking, going from #141,140 to #150,935.
FAQ
Canamore surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Canamore?
Name Census estimates that about 124 living Americans carry the surname Canamore. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,764,148 residents.
How common is Canamore?
Canamore ranks #150,935 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 108 people with the surname Canamore. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (124), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Canamore.
Has Canamore become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Canamore went from 118 recorded bearers to 108. That is a decrease of 10 (-8.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #141,140 to #150,935.
What does the Census say about the background of Canamore?
Among Census respondents with the surname Canamore, the largest self-reported group is White at 64.8%. The next largest groups are Black (26.9%) and Two or More Races (8.3%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Canamore in the 2020 Census, accounting for 64.8% (70 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Canamore appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (64.8%), Black (26.9%), Two or More Races (8.3%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Canamore (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Canamore mean?
A surname originating from an occupational name for a rope maker. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Canamore (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Canamore?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.