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

Candanosa, 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 Candanosa surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Candanosa in America

Candanosa is the 118185th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Candanosa surname appeared 147 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 Candanosa.

We can also compare 2010 data for Candanosa 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 Candanosa

The surname Candanosa is of Spanish origin, with roots dating back to the 15th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Castile, deriving from the Spanish word "candan," which means "sugar cane." This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals involved in the cultivation or trade of sugar cane.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Candanosa can be found in the archives of the city of Burgos, where a document from 1492 mentions a certain Diego Candanosa, a merchant engaged in the exportation of sugar cane products. This provides evidence of the name's existence during the era of the Spanish Reconquista and the unification of Spain under the Catholic Monarchs.

In the 16th century, the name Candanosa appears in various records from the Spanish colonies in the Americas. A notable figure was Juan Candanosa, a conquistador who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expedition to Mexico in 1519. Juan Candanosa played a role in the conquest of the Aztec Empire and later settled in the region, where his descendants continued to carry the family name.

During the 17th century, the Candanosa name gained prominence in the region of Andalusia, particularly in the city of Seville. Historical records from this period mention a wealthy merchant family named Candanosa, who were involved in the lucrative trade between Spain and its colonies in the Americas. One member of this family, Antonio Candanosa (1645-1712), was a prominent figure in Sevillian society and served as a councilman in the city's government.

In the 18th century, the Candanosa name spread to other parts of Spain, as well as to Spanish territories in the Caribbean and South America. One notable individual from this period was Juana Candanosa (1721-1798), a renowned writer and poet from Madrid, whose works explored themes of love, nature, and Spanish culture.

Throughout the 19th century, the Candanosa name continued to be found in various regions of Spain and its former colonies. One notable figure was Miguel Candanosa (1832-1901), a military officer from Catalonia who participated in the Spanish-American War and later served as a governor in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial era.

While the Candanosa name has its roots in Spain, it has since spread to other parts of the world through emigration and cultural exchange. However, the historical origins and significance of this surname remain firmly tied to the Spanish heritage and the country's rich cultural legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Candanosa

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

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

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