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

Cancio, 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 Cancio surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cancio in America

Cancio is the 24090th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cancio surname appeared 1,045 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 Cancio.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cancio 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 Cancio

The surname Cancio is of Spanish origin, originating in the Iberian Peninsula during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Spanish word "cancio," which means "song" or "melody." The name likely emerged as a descriptive surname, referring to individuals who were skilled singers, poets, or musicians.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Cancio can be found in the Libro de Repartimiento de Sevilla, a manuscript dating back to the 13th century that documented the distribution of land and properties in the city of Seville after its reconquest from the Moors in 1248. This document mentions several individuals with the surname Cancio, suggesting that the name was already established in Spain during that time.

In the 14th century, the surname Cancio appeared in various historical records, including the Catastro de Ensenada, a census-like survey conducted in Spain between 1749 and 1756. This survey recorded individuals with the surname Cancio residing in various regions, such as Andalusia, Catalonia, and Castile.

Notable figures throughout history who bore the surname Cancio include Pedro Cancio (1532-1594), a Spanish Dominican friar and theologian who served as a professor at the University of Salamanca. Another prominent individual was Juan Cancio (1590-1655), a Spanish poet and playwright known for his work "Poesías humanas y divinas."

In the 18th century, Joaquín Cancio (1768-1833) was a Spanish military officer and politician who served as the Minister of War during the Peninsular War against Napoleon's forces. Additionally, José Cancio (1822-1892) was a Cuban writer, journalist, and activist who played a significant role in the independence movement of Cuba.

One of the most well-known figures with the surname Cancio was Manuel Cancio Villaamil (1823-1900), a Spanish painter and lithographer renowned for his landscapes and architectural depictions. His works are displayed in prestigious museums around the world, including the Prado Museum in Madrid.

While the surname Cancio is not as common as some other Spanish surnames, it has a rich history and has been carried by notable individuals throughout the centuries, reflecting its association with the arts, literature, and cultural pursuits.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cancio

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

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

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