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

Cansino, 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 Cansino surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cansino in America

Cansino is the 26695th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cansino surname appeared 912 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 Cansino.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cansino 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 Cansino

The surname CANSINO has its origins in the Spanish and Italian languages, with the earliest recorded instances dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Latin word "canicinus," which means "belonging to a dog." This suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptive nickname for someone who worked with dogs or had a canine-like appearance.

In Spain, the name is primarily found in the regions of Andalusia and Extremadura, where it first appeared in medieval records. One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Pedro Cansino, a nobleman from Seville who was documented in 1287. Another notable figure was Juan Cansino, a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of Mexico under Hernán Cortés in the early 16th century.

In Italy, the name is closely associated with the city of Naples, where it is believed to have originated. The earliest recorded instance of the name in Italy is from a 1295 document mentioning a Giacomo Cansino, a merchant from Naples. Over the centuries, the name has also been spelled variations such as Canzino and Canszino.

One of the most famous individuals with the surname Cansino is the Italian-American actress and dancer Rita Cansino, born Margarita Cansino in 1918. She later changed her name to Rita Hayworth and became a legendary Hollywood star, known for her roles in films like "Gilda" and "The Lady from Shanghai."

Another notable figure is the Spanish filmmaker Manuel Cansino (1929-2020), who directed several critically acclaimed films in the 1960s and 1970s, including "Los Golfos" and "Manolo la Nuit."

In the realm of literature, the Spanish novelist and short story writer Rafael Cansinos Assens (1883-1964) was a prominent figure in the Generation of '98 movement, known for works such as "La novela de un literato" and "El movimiento V.P."

The Cansino surname has also been associated with the wine industry, particularly in Spain. One example is the Bodegas Cansino winery, founded in the late 19th century in the Andalusian town of Montilla, which has produced renowned fortified wines for generations.

While the name has a rich history spanning centuries and multiple countries, its origins can be traced back to the descriptive Latin term "canicinus," reflecting the diverse and fascinating stories behind many surnames.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cansino

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

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

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