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

Canjura, 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 Canjura surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Canjura in America

Canjura is the 47791st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Canjura surname appeared 443 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 Canjura.

We can also compare 2010 data for Canjura 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 Canjura

The surname Canjura is of uncertain origin, with various theories proposed regarding its etymology and historical roots. One possibility is that it derives from the Spanish word "canjura," which refers to a type of handwoven basket or container. This suggests the name may have originated as an occupational surname for someone involved in basket-weaving or a related trade.

Another theory suggests that Canjura may have roots in the Basque language, potentially originating from the word "antzura," meaning "old" or "ancient." If this is the case, the surname could have been a descriptive name referring to an elder or someone of advanced age.

The earliest known record of the Canjura surname dates back to the 16th century in Spain. In 1542, a document from the province of Seville mentions a certain Juan Canjura, though little is known about his background or occupation.

In the 17th century, the Canjura name appears in various records from the region of Andalusia in southern Spain. One notable individual from this period was Diego Canjura, a merchant from the city of Cádiz, who was born around 1630 and was involved in the trade of goods between Spain and its colonial territories in the Americas.

As the Spanish Empire expanded across the Atlantic, the Canjura surname also found its way to the Americas. In the late 18th century, a man named Manuel Canjura was a prominent landowner and cattle rancher in the region of Nueva Andalucía, which is now part of modern-day Honduras.

In the 19th century, the Canjura name appeared in records from various parts of Central America, particularly in El Salvador. One notable figure from this period was José Canjura, a political activist and journalist who campaigned for social reforms and workers' rights in the 1860s and 1870s.

Another individual of note was Emilio Canjura, a Salvadoran military officer and politician who served as Minister of Defense in the early 20th century. He was born in 1875 and played a significant role in the country's political landscape during a turbulent period of its history.

While the exact origins of the Canjura surname remain shrouded in uncertainty, its presence in historical records spanning several centuries and various regions of Spain, Central America, and beyond, attest to its enduring legacy and the diverse backgrounds of those who have carried this name throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Canjura

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

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

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