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

Canes, 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 Canes surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Canes in America

Canes is the 126765th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Canes surname appeared 135 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 Canes.

We can also compare 2010 data for Canes 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 Canes

The surname Canes has its origins in Spain, where it first appeared during the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "cana," which refers to a reed or thin stick. This connection suggests that the name may have initially been an occupational surname, given to those who worked with reeds or made reed-based products.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Canes surname can be found in the "Repartimiento de Sevilla," a document from the 13th century that recorded the distribution of land and property in the city of Seville after its conquest by the Christian forces. This historical record mentions individuals with the surname Canes, indicating that the name was already established in Spain by that time.

During the 15th century, the surname Canes appeared in various historical documents, such as tax records and property deeds. One notable example is Juan Canes, a merchant from Seville who lived in the late 1400s and was involved in trade with the Americas.

In the 16th century, the Canes surname gained prominence in literary circles. Miguel de Canes, a renowned playwright and poet from Seville, was born in 1530 and gained recognition for his works, including the play "La Serrana de la Vera" and several poetry collections.

As the Spanish Empire expanded its influence, the Canes surname spread to other parts of the world. In the 17th century, Pedro Canes, a Spanish explorer and navigator, was involved in the exploration and mapping of the Pacific Ocean. He was born in Cadiz in 1605 and made significant contributions to the field of cartography.

Another notable figure from this time period was Diego Canes, a Spanish military commander who participated in the conquest of the Philippines in the late 16th century. He was born in Seville in 1560 and played a crucial role in the establishment of Spanish rule in the region.

In the 18th century, the Canes surname found its way to the Americas. One notable individual was Manuel Canes, a Cuban revolutionary who fought against Spanish rule in the late 1700s. He was born in Havana in 1745 and was a key figure in the struggle for Cuban independence.

As the centuries progressed, the Canes surname continued to appear in various historical records, indicating its widespread presence and enduring legacy across different regions and cultures influenced by Spanish heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Canes

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

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

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