2000
#116,123
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 139
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Canne
Derived from the French word for "cane" or "reed," suggesting potential occupational origins or a descriptive nickname.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 154 Americans carry the last name Canne. That puts it at #131,805 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,225,678 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Canne 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
154
1 in 2,225,678
Census rank
#131,805
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
134
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 134 bearers of the surname Canne in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 131805th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Canne, the largest self-reported group is White at 69.4%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (13.4%) and Two or More Races (9.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Canne
The surname Canne has its origins in France, with records dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the French word "canne," which means "reed" or "cane." This suggests that the name may have been initially used as a descriptive term for someone who lived near reeds or worked with reeds or canes.
In the early years, the surname was primarily found in the northern regions of France, particularly in Normandy and Picardy. One of the earliest known references to the name appears in the Domesday Book of 1086, where a person named Radulfus Canne is recorded as a landowner in Lincolnshire, England.
The name Canne can also be traced back to various place names in France, such as Cannes-Écluse in the Somme department and Cannes-et-Clairan in the Gard department. These place names could have contributed to the spread and adoption of the surname in different regions.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals bearing the surname Canne. One of the earliest was Robert Canne (c. 1600-1654), an English Puritan clergyman and writer who published works on religious topics. Another was Michel Canne (1658-1733), a French painter and illustrator known for his depictions of Roman antiquities.
In the 19th century, Auguste Canne (1809-1887) was a renowned French engineer and inventor who contributed significantly to the development of early photographic processes. Additionally, Émile Canne (1839-1911) was a French painter and engraver who specialized in landscape and genre scenes.
Another prominent figure with the surname Canne was Louis Canne (1872-1938), a French sculptor and medallist known for his monumental works and commemorative medals. His sculptures can be found in various public spaces in France.
It is worth noting that while the surname Canne has French origins, it has also been adopted and used in other countries, particularly in regions with historical French influences or immigration patterns. However, the earliest recorded instances and notable individuals mentioned above provide insights into the rich history and evolution of this surname.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Canne
Among Census respondents with the surname Canne, the largest self-reported group is White at 69.4%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (13.4%) and Two or More Races (9.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Canne 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 Canne surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White69.4% · 93
- Asian and Pacific Islander13.4% · 18
- Two or more races9.0% · 12
- Hispanic or Latino7.5% · 10
- Black or African American0.7% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Canne
Canne 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
#133,048
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 127
-12 bearers (-8.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 16,925 places
2020
#131,805
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 134
+7 bearers (+5.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 1,243 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #116,123 | 139 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #133,048 | 127 | 0.04 | -12 bearers (-8.6%) | Down 16,925 places |
| 2020 | #131,805 | 134 | 0.04 | +7 bearers (+5.5%) | Up 1,243 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 Canne 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 | #133,048 | #131,805 | 0.9% |
| Count | 127 | 134 | 5.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 12.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Canne bearers went from 127 to 134 (+5.5% change). The surname moved up 1,243 positions in the national ranking, going from #133,048 to #131,805.
FAQ
Canne surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Canne?
Name Census estimates that about 154 living Americans carry the surname Canne. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,225,678 residents.
How common is Canne?
Canne ranks #131,805 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 134 people with the surname Canne. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (154), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Canne.
Has Canne become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Canne went from 127 recorded bearers to 134. That is an increase of 7 (+5.5%). In the national ranking it rose from #133,048 to #131,805.
What does the Census say about the background of Canne?
Among Census respondents with the surname Canne, the largest self-reported group is White at 69.4%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (13.4%) and Two or More Races (9.0%). 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 Canne in the 2020 Census, accounting for 69.4% (93 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Canne appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (69.4%), Asian/Pacific Islander (13.4%), Two or More Races (9.0%). 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 Canne (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 Canne mean?
Derived from the French word for "cane" or "reed," suggesting potential occupational origins or a descriptive nickname. 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 Canne (0.04 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 common is the surname Canne?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans have the surname Canne at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.