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

Canessa, 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 Canessa surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Canessa in America

Canessa is the 66553rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Canessa surname appeared 297 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 Canessa.

We can also compare 2010 data for Canessa 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 Canessa

The surname Canessa originates from Italy, specifically the region of Liguria. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "canalis," which means "channel" or "canal." This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals who lived near waterways or worked in occupations related to canals or waterways.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Canessa can be traced back to the 13th century in the town of Genoa, Liguria. In historical documents from that time, the name appears with various spellings, such as Canissa, Canesa, and Canexia.

The name Canessa is also mentioned in several medieval manuscripts and records from the region of Liguria. For example, in a 14th-century document from the city of Savona, a certain Guglielmo Canessa is listed as a merchant and landowner.

In the 15th century, the name Canessa gained prominence in the city of Genoa, where several members of the family held important positions in the local government and maritime trade. One notable figure was Andrea Canessa (1420-1498), a wealthy merchant and shipowner who played a significant role in the city's economic and political affairs.

During the Renaissance period, the Canessa family expanded their influence beyond Liguria. In the 16th century, a branch of the family settled in the Republic of Venice, where they were involved in the textile trade. One prominent member of this branch was Marco Canessa (1525-1592), a successful merchant and investor in the Venetian silk industry.

In the 17th century, the Canessa surname can be found in various parts of Italy, including Tuscany and Lombardy. One notable figure from this period was Gerolamo Canessa (1620-1687), a scholar and writer from Genoa who published several works on theology and philosophy.

As the Canessa family continued to spread across Italy and beyond, they contributed to various fields, including arts, sciences, and politics. In the 19th century, Giuseppe Canessa (1804-1877) was a renowned painter from Genoa, known for his landscapes and portraits of Italian nobility.

Throughout history, the surname Canessa has been associated with individuals from various backgrounds and professions, reflecting the diverse experiences and contributions of those who have carried this name over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Canessa

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

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

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