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

Cannida, 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 Cannida surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cannida in America

Cannida is the 122314th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cannida surname appeared 141 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 Cannida.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cannida 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 Cannida

The surname CANNIDA is believed to have originated in Italy, with its earliest known records dating back to the 13th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Italian word "canna," meaning reed or cane, potentially indicating that the family's ancestors may have been involved in the cultivation or trade of these plants.

One of the earliest documented references to the name CANNIDA can be found in the historic archives of the city of Florence, where a merchant named Giovanni CANNIDA is mentioned in a document dated 1267. This suggests that the name was already well-established in the region by that time.

During the Renaissance period, the CANNIDA family gained prominence in the city-state of Venice. Notable figures from this era include Antonio CANNIDA, a renowned painter born in 1492, whose works adorned several churches and palaces throughout the Venetian Republic.

In the 16th century, the name CANNIDA also appeared in records from the Kingdom of Naples, where a branch of the family had settled. One notable figure was Giulio CANNIDA, a respected jurist and legal scholar who served as a judge in the royal court from 1564 to 1587.

As the CANNIDA family spread throughout Italy, variations in spelling emerged, such as "Cannida," "Canida," and "Cañada." These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and scribal errors in historical documents.

In the 18th century, the CANNIDA name gained recognition in the literary world with the birth of Francesca CANNIDA, a celebrated poet and playwright born in Milan in 1723. Her works, which explored themes of love and societal critique, were widely acclaimed during her lifetime.

Another notable figure was Alessandro CANNIDA, a military officer who served in the Napoleonic Wars. Born in 1784 in Genoa, he rose through the ranks and ultimately achieved the rank of general, distinguishing himself in several battles against the Austrian Empire.

Throughout its long history, the CANNIDA surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including merchants, artists, scholars, and military leaders. While its origins can be traced back to Italy, the name has since spread across the globe, reflecting the diverse journeys and contributions of those who bear it.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cannida

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

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

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