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

Cancinos, 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 Cancinos surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cancinos in America

Cancinos is the 75799th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cancinos surname appeared 254 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 Cancinos.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cancinos 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 Cancinos

The surname CANCINOS is of Spanish origin, and it is believed to have emerged in the 15th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Spanish word "canción" (song), which suggests that the original bearer of this surname may have been a singer or musician. Alternatively, it could be linked to the town of Cancinos in the province of Burgos, located in the autonomous community of Castile and León, Spain.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the CANCINOS surname can be found in the archives of the city of Valencia, dating back to the late 16th century. These records mention a certain Juan CANCINOS, who was a prominent merchant operating in the region during that time period.

In the 17th century, there are records of a family named CANCINOS residing in the town of Santander, located in the northern region of Cantabria, Spain. This branch of the CANCINOS family is believed to have been involved in maritime trade and naval activities.

Moving into the 18th century, there are references to a renowned Spanish poet named Ignacio CANCINOS, who was born in 1721 in the city of Seville. His works, which focused on themes of love and nature, were widely acclaimed during his lifetime and contributed to the literary landscape of the era.

In the 19th century, a notable figure with the CANCINOS surname was María CANCINOS, a Spanish educator and advocate for women's rights. Born in 1832 in Madrid, she founded several schools for girls and fought tirelessly for equal educational opportunities for women in Spain.

Another significant figure from this period was Francisco CANCINOS, a Spanish military officer who played a pivotal role in the Spanish-American War of 1898. He served as a commander in the Spanish Army and was awarded numerous medals for his bravery and leadership during the conflict.

As the CANCINOS surname spread across different regions of Spain and beyond, it has been associated with various professions and fields, from the arts and literature to business, education, and military service. While the name may have originated from humble beginnings, its bearers have left an indelible mark on the cultural, intellectual, and historical fabric of Spain and other parts of the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cancinos

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

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

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