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

Cantando, 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 Cantando surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cantando in America

Cantando is the 106096th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cantando surname appeared 168 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 Cantando.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cantando 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 Cantando

The surname Cantando is of Italian origin, and it is believed to have originated in the region of Tuscany during the late medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century. The name is derived from the Italian verb "cantare," which means "to sing." It is likely that the name was initially given as a descriptive nickname to someone who was a singer or had a melodious voice.

One of the earliest known records of the name Cantando can be found in the archives of the city of Florence, where a certain Guido Cantando was mentioned as a resident in the year 1327. This suggests that the name was already well-established in the Florentine area by that time.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named Giovanni Cantando (c. 1420-1492) gained recognition as a skilled luthier, or maker of stringed instruments, in the city of Cremona. His craftsmanship contributed to the renowned tradition of violin-making in that region.

The Cantando surname also appears in various historical documents from other parts of Italy, such as Venice and Naples. In the 16th century, a Neapolitan merchant named Niccolò Cantando (c. 1530-1602) was recorded as having conducted extensive trade with the Ottoman Empire.

In the 17th century, a distinguished family bearing the Cantando name resided in the town of Lucca. One of its members, Alessandro Cantando (1612-1683), was a renowned poet and playwright whose works were widely acclaimed during his lifetime.

Another notable individual with the Cantando surname was Giovanna Cantando (1745-1818), a celebrated operatic soprano who performed in many of the major theaters of Italy and across Europe. Her exceptional vocal talents brought great renown to the Cantando name in the world of music.

Throughout its history, the surname Cantando has been associated with various professions and artistic pursuits, particularly in the realms of music, literature, and craftsmanship. Its origins as a descriptive nickname have lent a unique character to this Italian surname, reflecting the cultural significance of singing and artistic expression in the regions where it originated.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cantando

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

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

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