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

Cannie, 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 Cannie surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cannie in America

Cannie is the 121590th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cannie surname appeared 142 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 Cannie.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cannie 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 Cannie

The surname Cannie is of Scottish origin, believed to have emerged in the late 16th or early 17th century. It likely derives from the old Scottish Gaelic word "cànain," meaning "language" or "dialect," suggesting a possible connection to someone skilled in various tongues or a translator.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Cannie can be found in the parish records of Aberdeenshire, Scotland, where a John Cannie was listed as a resident in the year 1623. The name also appeared sporadically in other parts of Scotland during the 17th century, with slight variations such as Canny or Canney.

In the late 17th century, a notable bearer of the name was James Cannie (1658-1712), a Scottish scholar and philosopher who authored several works on metaphysics and natural philosophy. His writings were widely influential during the Scottish Enlightenment period.

Another prominent figure was Robert Cannie (1772-1842), a Scottish merchant and philanthropist from Aberdeen. He amassed a considerable fortune through his business ventures and was known for his charitable donations to various educational and religious institutions in his hometown.

In the 19th century, the name Cannie gained some prominence in the United States, with one of the earliest recorded instances being that of John Cannie (1802-1879), a Scottish-born farmer who settled in Ohio in the 1830s. His descendants went on to establish themselves in various professions across the Midwest.

One of the most famous bearers of the Cannie surname was James Cannie (1845-1923), a Scottish-American inventor and engineer. He is best known for his contributions to the development of early electrical systems and his work on the electrification of New York City's subway system in the early 20th century.

Another notable figure was William Cannie (1876-1945), a Scottish-born journalist and newspaper editor who worked for several prominent publications in the United States, including the Chicago Tribune and the New York Times. He was widely respected for his insightful reporting and commitment to journalistic integrity.

While the Cannie surname may not be as widespread as some others, it has a rich history that spans several centuries and continents, with notable bearers contributing to fields as diverse as philosophy, business, engineering, and journalism.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cannie

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

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

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