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

Cante, 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 Cante surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cante in America

Cante is the 39486th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cante surname appeared 557 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 Cante.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cante 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 Cante

The surname Cante originated in Spain during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "canto," meaning "song" or "chant." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as an occupational surname to individuals who were singers, minstrels, or poets.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Cante surname can be found in the Catalan region of Spain, where it was documented in the 13th century. During this time, the troubadour tradition flourished, and it is possible that the name was associated with those who composed and performed lyrical poetry accompanied by music.

In the 14th century, the surname Cante appeared in various historical records from the Kingdom of Aragon, which encompassed parts of modern-day Spain and France. This suggests that the name had spread beyond its initial origins and was gaining recognition across the Iberian Peninsula.

Notable individuals bearing the Cante surname include Pedro Cante (1472-1542), a Spanish composer and musician who served at the court of King Ferdinand II of Aragon. His works were highly regarded during the Renaissance period and contributed to the development of early Spanish music.

Another prominent figure was Juana Cante (1520-1587), a Spanish poet and writer who gained recognition for her lyrical compositions and her influential literary salon in Seville. Her works were widely circulated and admired by contemporaries for their skillful use of language and poetic expression.

In the 17th century, the Cante surname appeared in records from the Spanish colonies in the Americas, indicating that individuals with this name had participated in the exploration and settlement of the New World. One such individual was Francisco Cante (1618-1692), a Spanish explorer and cartographer who mapped several regions in present-day Mexico and Central America.

During the 19th century, the surname Cante gained further prominence with the birth of Mariano Cante (1822-1898), a renowned Spanish painter known for his captivating landscapes and portraiture. His works are displayed in various museums and galleries across Spain, showcasing the artistic talent associated with this surname.

It is worth noting that variations of the spelling, such as Cantè or Cantey, have also been documented throughout history, indicating the evolution and adaptations of the surname across different regions and cultures.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cante

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

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

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