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

Canedo, 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 Canedo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Canedo in America

Canedo is the 17159th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Canedo surname appeared 1,651 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 Canedo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Canedo 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 Canedo

The surname Canedo is of Spanish origin, with its roots traced back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated from the northern region of Spain, particularly in areas around the provinces of Asturias and Cantabria.

The name Canedo is derived from the Latin word "cannetum," which means "a place where reeds grow." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname may have lived near areas abundant with reeds or marshlands. The name's evolution from "cannetum" to "Canedo" reflects the linguistic changes that occurred over time.

Historical records indicate that the name Canedo appeared in various medieval documents, such as property deeds and municipal records. For instance, the Cartulario de Santo Toribio de Liébana, a collection of documents from the 12th century, mentions individuals bearing the surname Canedo.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Canedo can be found in the 13th century, where a certain Pedro Canedo was documented as a landowner in the region of Asturias. Another notable figure was Juan Canedo, a scholar and cleric who lived in the 15th century and authored several theological works.

Throughout history, the Canedo surname has been associated with various notable individuals. In the 16th century, Diego Canedo (1510-1578) was a renowned Spanish explorer and navigator who participated in expeditions to the Americas.

During the 17th century, María Canedo (1602-1678) was a prominent figure in the Spanish mystic movement, known for her writings on spiritual matters.

In the 18th century, José Canedo (1720-1792) was a Spanish military officer who served in the Spanish Army and played a significant role in the Spanish conquest of the Balearic Islands.

Moving to the 19th century, Juan Canedo (1818-1892) was a celebrated Spanish painter and artist, renowned for his landscapes and portraiture.

In the 20th century, Ramón Canedo (1906-1982) was a prominent Spanish architect and urban planner, responsible for the design of several iconic buildings and urban developments in Spain.

While the surname Canedo has its origins in Spain, it has since spread to various parts of the world, including Latin America and beyond, due to migration and historical events.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Canedo

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

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

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