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

Canel, 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 Canel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Canel in America

Canel is the 46219th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Canel surname appeared 461 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 Canel.

We can also compare 2010 data for Canel 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 Canel

The surname Canel originates from Spain, where it first emerged in the late 15th century. The name is thought to have derived from the Spanish word "canal," meaning a channel or watercourse. This suggests that the earliest bearers of the name may have lived near a canal or waterway.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Canel surname can be found in the archives of the Spanish Inquisition, where a certain Juan Canel was mentioned in 1492 as a resident of Seville. The name also appears in historical records from the city of Granada in the early 16th century, indicating the presence of the Canel family in Andalusia during this period.

In the 17th century, the Canel surname gained prominence in the region of Catalonia, particularly in the city of Barcelona. Notable individuals from this time include Jaume Canel (1602-1673), a merchant and landowner, and Francesc Canel (1628-1695), a successful textile trader.

As the Spanish Empire expanded across the Atlantic, the Canel name also found its way to the Americas. One of the earliest recorded instances is that of Pedro Canel, who arrived in Cuba in the late 18th century and became a prominent sugar plantation owner.

Another notable figure was José Canel y Acevedo (1789-1857), a Cuban author and journalist who played a crucial role in the island's literary scene during the 19th century. His works, including "Poesías" and "Ocios de un habanero," explored themes of Cuban identity and independence.

In the 20th century, the Canel surname gained recognition in the field of arts and culture. Pablo Canel (1906-1988) was a renowned Spanish painter and sculptor, known for his abstract and cubist works. His art was featured in numerous exhibitions across Europe and Latin America.

Throughout its history, the Canel surname has been associated with various professions and industries, from agriculture and trade to literature and the arts. While its origins can be traced back to Spain, the name has since spread across the globe, carried by individuals and families who have made significant contributions to their respective communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Canel

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

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

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