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

Cani, 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 Cani surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cani in America

Cani is the 118853rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cani surname appeared 146 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 Cani.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cani 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 Cani

The surname CANI is an Italian name with origins dating back to the late medieval period. It is thought to have derived from the Latin word "canis," meaning "dog," and may have initially been a nickname or occupational name referring to someone who worked with dogs, such as a hunter or dog handler.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the CANI surname can be found in historical documents from the city of Siena, located in the Tuscany region of Italy, dated around the 13th century. The name was also present in various records from other parts of central and northern Italy during this time.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named Giovanni CANI (born c. 1320) was a prominent merchant and banker in Florence, playing a significant role in the city's economic affairs. His family's wealth and influence continued for generations, with several descendants holding positions of power within the Florentine republic.

During the Renaissance period, the CANI surname gained further recognition through the artistic achievements of Andrea CANI (1470-1528), a Florentine painter and sculptor renowned for his religious works and contributions to the High Renaissance style.

In the 16th century, the CANI name appeared in records from the city of Genoa, where a branch of the family had established itself. One notable member was Niccolò CANI (1525-1599), a successful merchant and diplomat who served as the ambassador of the Republic of Genoa to various European courts.

The CANI surname also found its way to other parts of Italy, such as Venice, where a family bearing this name held noble status and was involved in maritime trade. One example is Marco CANI (1580-1648), a wealthy Venetian merchant and shipowner who played a crucial role in the city's maritime affairs.

As the centuries passed, the CANI surname spread further across Italy and beyond, with descendants establishing themselves in various professions and contributing to the cultural, economic, and political landscapes of their respective regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cani

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

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

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