2000
#47,939
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 415
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.15
Very Rare Last name
Canevari
An Italian surname possibly derived from local place names, regions, or descriptions.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 476 Americans carry the last name Canevari. That puts it at #53,758 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.14 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 720,072 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Canevari surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
476
1 in 720,072
Census rank
#53,758
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
415
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 415 bearers of the surname Canevari in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.14 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 53758th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Canevari, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.3%) and Two or More Races (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Canevari
The surname Canevari has its origins in Italy, specifically in the region of Liguria. It is believed to have emerged during the Middle Ages, likely between the 10th and 13th centuries. The name is derived from the Italian word "canna," which means "reed" or "cane," and the Latin word "varius," meaning "varied" or "diverse."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Canevari surname can be found in a document from the city of Genoa, dated around 1300. This document mentions a certain "Guglielmo Canevari," suggesting that the name was already in use at that time. Additionally, there are records of a noble Canevari family from the same region, which can be traced back to the 15th century.
In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the Canevari name was Francesco Canevari, born in 1512 in Genoa. He was a renowned architect and engineer, known for his work on several churches and fortifications in the city. Another prominent Canevari was Bartolomeo Canevari, a merchant and financier who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries.
During the 17th century, the Canevari surname gained further recognition with the birth of Gerolamo Canevari (1622-1685), a Jesuit priest and theologian from Genoa. He authored several religious works and was highly regarded for his scholarly contributions.
In the 18th century, the Canevari family continued to play a significant role in the region of Liguria. One notable figure was Gian Battista Canevari (1728-1795), a lawyer and historian who wrote extensively about the history and legal traditions of Genoa.
The 19th century saw the rise of another prominent Canevari, Giuseppe Canevari (1818-1898). He was a renowned Italian architect and engineer, known for his work on several important buildings and infrastructure projects in Genoa and other parts of Italy.
Throughout history, the Canevari surname has been associated with various professions, including architecture, engineering, law, finance, and religious scholarship. While the name originated in the region of Liguria, it has since spread to other parts of Italy and beyond, with individuals bearing the Canevari surname making significant contributions in their respective fields.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Canevari
Among Census respondents with the surname Canevari, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.3%) and Two or More Races (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Canevari bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Canevari surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.8% · 377
- Hispanic or Latino6.3% · 26
- Two or more races1.7% · 7
- Black or African American1.0% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.2% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Canevari
Canevari appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#46,138
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 462
+47 bearers (+11.3%)
Per 100,000 0.16
Rank movement Up 1,801 places
2020
#53,758
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 415
-47 bearers (-10.2%)
Per 100,000 0.14
Rank movement Down 7,620 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #47,939 | 415 | 0.15 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #46,138 | 462 | 0.16 | +47 bearers (+11.3%) | Up 1,801 places |
| 2020 | #53,758 | 415 | 0.14 | -47 bearers (-10.2%) | Down 7,620 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Canevari surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,138 | #53,758 | -16.5% |
| Count | 462 | 415 | -10.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.16 | 0.14 | -13.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Canevari bearers went from 462 to 415 (-10.2% change). The surname moved down 7,620 positions in the national ranking, going from #46,138 to #53,758.
FAQ
Canevari surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Canevari?
Name Census estimates that about 476 living Americans carry the surname Canevari. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 720,072 residents.
How common is Canevari?
Canevari ranks #53,758 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.14 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 415 people with the surname Canevari. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (476), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.14 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.14 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Canevari.
Has Canevari become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Canevari went from 462 recorded bearers to 415. That is a decrease of 47 (-10.2%). In the national ranking it fell from #46,138 to #53,758.
What does the Census say about the background of Canevari?
Among Census respondents with the surname Canevari, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.3%) and Two or More Races (1.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Canevari in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.8% (377 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Canevari appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.8%), Hispanic (6.3%), Two or More Races (1.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Canevari (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Canevari mean?
An Italian surname possibly derived from local place names, regions, or descriptions. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Canevari (0.14 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Canevari?
Find out how many Americans have the surname Canevari on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.