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

Cantos, 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 Cantos surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cantos in America

Cantos is the 27185th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cantos surname appeared 890 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 Cantos.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cantos 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 Cantos

The surname "CANTOS" is of Portuguese and Spanish origin, having its roots in the Iberian Peninsula during the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Latin word "cantus," which means "song" or "chant." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who were involved in religious singing or chanting, possibly monks or church singers.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "CANTOS" can be found in the Chancery Records of Portugal from the 14th century. These records document a certain Juan de Cantos, who was a landowner in the region of Alentejo.

In Spain, the name "CANTOS" is closely linked to the town of Cantos, located in the province of Badajoz, Extremadura. It is likely that some individuals bore this surname due to their connection with this particular town or region.

During the 15th century, records show a notable figure named Pedro de Cantos, who was a renowned poet and translator at the court of King John II of Portugal. He is credited with translating several works from Latin into Portuguese.

In the 16th century, a prominent figure named Francisco de Cantos played a significant role in the exploration and colonization of the Americas. He was a navigator and explorer who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expeditions to Mexico.

Another notable individual with the surname "CANTOS" was Juan Bautista Cantos, a Spanish painter from the 17th century. He was known for his religious works and was commissioned to create numerous altarpieces for churches in Seville and surrounding areas.

During the 18th century, José de Cantos was a notable Spanish architect who designed several important buildings, including the Colegio de San Telmo in Seville. His architectural style was influenced by the Baroque and Neoclassical movements.

In the 19th century, a renowned figure named Antonio Cánovas del Castillo Cantos was a Spanish statesman and politician who served as the Prime Minister of Spain from 1874 to 1875 and again from 1875 to 1879.

These examples illustrate the rich history and diverse backgrounds of individuals who have borne the surname "CANTOS" throughout the centuries, spanning various professions and regions, primarily in the Iberian Peninsula and its former colonies.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cantos

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

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

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