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

Caniano, 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 Caniano surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Caniano in America

Caniano is the 149395th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Caniano surname appeared 110 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 Caniano.

We can also compare 2010 data for Caniano 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 Caniano

The surname Caniano originated in Italy, specifically in the region of Tuscany, during the Middle Ages. It is believed to be derived from the Latin word "canna," meaning "reed" or "cane," and may have been initially used as a descriptive name for someone who lived near a reed bed or worked with reeds.

Historical records indicate that the earliest known mention of the surname Caniano can be found in a document dated 1287 from the town of Montepulciano, where a certain Guido Caniano is listed as a landowner. This suggests that the name had already been established in the area by the 13th century.

In the 14th century, the Caniano family appeared to have some prominence in the city of Siena, as evidenced by the inclusion of their coat of arms in the Palazzo Pubblico, a historic building that served as the city's government center. One notable figure from this period was Matteo Caniano (c. 1320-1390), a wealthy merchant and diplomat who represented Siena in negotiations with other Italian city-states.

During the Renaissance, the Caniano name continued to be associated with notable individuals, such as the painter Gian Battista Caniano (c. 1470-1540), whose works can still be found in churches and galleries throughout Tuscany. Another prominent figure was the writer and philosopher Tommaso Caniano (1515-1589), who was part of the intellectual circle surrounding the influential Medici family.

In the 18th century, the Caniano surname gained recognition outside of Italy when Antonio Caniano (1730-1798), a skilled architect, was commissioned to design several buildings in Vienna, Austria. His most famous work is the Palais Rasumofsky, which still stands today and is considered a prime example of Neoclassical architecture.

Another notable bearer of the Caniano name was the Italian composer and conductor Vincenzo Caniano (1820-1892), who gained fame for his operas and worked with some of the most renowned singers of his time, including the legendary tenor Enrico Caruso.

While the surname Caniano has its roots in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and intermarriage. However, its origins and historical significance remain deeply connected to the region of Tuscany and the various individuals who have contributed to the rich cultural heritage of Italy over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Caniano

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

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

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