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

Canida, 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 Canida surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Canida in America

Canida is the 50771st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Canida surname appeared 411 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 Canida.

We can also compare 2010 data for Canida 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 Canida

The surname Canida is believed to have originated in Spain during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Latin word "canis," meaning dog, and the suffix "-ida," which denotes a place of origin or residence. This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who lived near a place associated with dogs, such as a kennel or hunting grounds.

The earliest recorded instances of the Canida surname can be traced back to the 13th century in the region of Castile, located in central Spain. One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Pedro Canida, a nobleman who lived in the city of Segovia around 1250.

In the 14th century, the Canida name appeared in several historical records, including the Libro de la Caza (Book of Hunting), a medieval manuscript detailing hunting techniques and the breeding of hunting dogs. This suggests that members of the Canida family may have been involved in the noble pursuit of hunting during this period.

During the 15th century, the Canida surname gained prominence in the region of Andalusia, in southern Spain. One notable figure from this time was Juan Canida, a renowned poet and scholar who lived in the city of Seville from 1435 to 1492.

As the Spanish Empire expanded across the globe, the Canida surname spread to various colonies and territories. In the 16th century, Pedro Canida, a Spanish explorer and navigator, accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expeditions to Mexico, where he played a crucial role in the conquest of the Aztec Empire.

In the 17th century, the Canida name appeared in the records of the Spanish Inquisition, with several individuals facing persecution for their religious beliefs or suspected heresy. One such individual was María Canida, who was tried and convicted by the Inquisition in 1628.

Throughout history, the Canida surname has been associated with various notable figures in different fields. For example, in the 18th century, Francisco Canida was a renowned painter known for his portraits and religious artwork, which adorned churches and palaces across Spain.

In the 19th century, José Canida was a prominent lawyer and politician who played a significant role in the Spanish liberal movement, advocating for democratic reforms and civil rights.

In more recent times, the Canida surname has continued to be represented by accomplished individuals in various fields, from academics and scientists to artists and entrepreneurs.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Canida

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

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

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