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

Cannonier, 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 Cannonier surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cannonier in America

Cannonier is the 118185th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cannonier surname appeared 147 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 Cannonier.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cannonier 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 Cannonier

The surname Cannonier has its origins in France, tracing back to the Middle Ages. It is an occupational name derived from the Old French word "canonnier," which referred to a maker or wielder of cannons. The name likely emerged during the 13th or 14th century when the use of gunpowder and cannon warfare became more prevalent.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Cannonier can be found in the French census records of the 16th century. In these records, the name appears with various spellings, such as Canonnier, Cannonier, and Canonniere, reflecting the regional variations in pronunciation and spelling at the time.

The name Cannonier is also associated with several notable historical figures. In the 17th century, Jean-Baptiste Cannonier (1628-1701) was a renowned French military engineer who specialized in fortifications and cannon design. His contributions to military engineering were significant during the reign of Louis XIV.

Another prominent individual bearing this surname was Pierre Cannonier (1759-1823), a French general who served during the French Revolutionary Wars and the Napoleonic Wars. He distinguished himself in several battles and was awarded the prestigious Légion d'Honneur for his bravery and leadership.

In the 19th century, Jacques Cannonier (1815-1887) was a French artist known for his landscape paintings, particularly those depicting rural scenes in the Normandy region of France. His works are celebrated for their attention to detail and realistic depictions of the French countryside.

The surname Cannonier can also be found in historical records from other parts of Europe, suggesting that individuals with this name may have migrated or settled in different regions over time. For instance, the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landowners in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086, includes references to place names like "Cannonbury" and "Cannongate," which may have been derived from the same root as the surname Cannonier.

Furthermore, the name Cannonier has been associated with several notable individuals in more recent history. One such example is Sir Richard Cannonier (1919-2005), a British military officer and diplomat who served as the Governor of Gibraltar from 1982 to 1985.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cannonier

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

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

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