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

Canosa, 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 Canosa surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Canosa in America

Canosa is the 51512th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Canosa surname appeared 404 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 Canosa.

We can also compare 2010 data for Canosa 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 Canosa

The surname Canosa has its origins in Italy, specifically from the region of Puglia in southern Italy. The name is believed to have derived from the town of Canosa di Puglia, a historic town located in the province of Barletta-Andria-Trani.

Canosa di Puglia has a rich history dating back to the Roman era, and it was once an important center of the ancient Apulian civilization. The town's name is thought to have originated from the Latin word "canusium," which referred to a type of woven cloth that was produced in the area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Canosa can be found in the Codice Diplomatico Barese, a collection of historical documents from the region of Bari, dated around the 11th century. This suggests that the name was already in use during the medieval period.

During the Renaissance, the surname Canosa gained prominence with the rise of the Canosa family, a noble Italian family that held significant power and influence in the Kingdom of Naples. Notable members of this family include Giovanni Battista Canosa (1524-1592), a Italian jurist and diplomat, and Cesare Canosa (1590-1667), a Roman Catholic prelate who served as the Bishop of Bitonto.

Another prominent figure associated with the surname Canosa was Girolamo Canosa (1663-1738), an Italian architect and engineer who designed several notable buildings in Naples, including the Church of Santa Maria della Mercede and the Palazzo Canosa.

In the 19th century, the surname Canosa gained international recognition with the birth of Juan Bautista Canosa (1826-1892), a Cuban-born Spanish painter known for his historical and religious paintings. His most famous work, "The Death of Lucretia," is housed in the Museo del Prado in Madrid.

Another notable individual with the surname Canosa was Ferdinando Canosa (1894-1965), an Italian painter and sculptor who was a leading figure in the Futurist movement. His works often explored themes of industrialization and modern technology, and he is considered one of the most influential Italian artists of the 20th century.

Overall, the surname Canosa has a rich and diverse history, with roots that can be traced back to the medieval period in southern Italy. Over the centuries, it has been associated with various notable figures in the fields of law, religion, architecture, art, and more, reflecting the cultural and historical significance of this Italian surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Canosa

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

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

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