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

Cañenguez, 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 Cañenguez surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cañenguez in America

Cañenguez is the 84136th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cañenguez surname appeared 223 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 Cañenguez.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cañenguez 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 Cañenguez

The surname Canenguez is of Spanish origin, originating from the Basque region of northern Spain and southwestern France during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Basque words "kane" meaning "reed" or "cane," and "enguez," a locative suffix indicating a place or area where reeds or canes were abundant.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Canenguez can be traced back to the 14th century, appearing in various historical documents and records from the Basque Country. One notable mention is found in the Codex de Roncesvalles, a 14th-century cartulary from the Collegiate Church of Roncesvalles, which contains references to individuals bearing the surname.

In the 16th century, the name Canenguez is documented in the town of Vera de Bidasoa, located in the Basque province of Navarre, Spain. Records from this period suggest that the name was associated with a family or individuals residing in an area known for its abundance of reeds or canes, possibly along the banks of a river or marshland.

During the 17th century, the Canenguez family expanded their presence in the Basque region, with several members achieving notable positions and recognition. Juan de Canenguez (1620-1687) was a prominent merchant and shipowner in the port city of San Sebastián, while Martín Canenguez (1645-1708) served as a respected magistrate in the town of Tolosa.

In the 18th century, the surname Canenguez began to spread beyond the Basque Country as individuals migrated to other parts of Spain and the Spanish colonies in the Americas. Sebastián Canenguez (1710-1782) was a renowned explorer and cartographer who documented the coastal regions of present-day Venezuela and Colombia.

As the name Canenguez traveled across continents, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Canhenguez and Canehenguez, reflecting the linguistic influences of different regions. One notable bearer of the name was María Canhenguez (1785-1862), a celebrated poet and writer from Buenos Aires, Argentina, whose works celebrated the cultural heritage of the Basque diaspora.

Throughout its history, the surname Canenguez has been carried by individuals from diverse walks of life, including artists, scholars, and political figures. Notably, Ignacio Canehenguez (1820-1895) was a prominent Basque politician who served as a member of the Spanish Parliament in the late 19th century, advocating for the rights and autonomy of the Basque people.

While the surname Canenguez may have evolved and dispersed across geographical boundaries, its origins remain deeply rooted in the rich cultural and linguistic traditions of the Basque region, where it first emerged as a marker of identity and place.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cañenguez

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

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

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