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

Kanable, 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 Kanable surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kanable in America

Kanable is the 74141st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kanable surname appeared 261 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 Kanable.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kanable 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 Kanable

The surname KANABLE is of English origin, emerging in the 12th century from the county of Lancashire. It is thought to derive from the Old English words "canu" meaning "bold" and "aeðele" meaning "noble," suggesting the name's earliest bearers were held in high esteem for their courage and prestigious status.

Historical records indicate the name first appeared as "Canobel" in the Pipe Rolls of Lancashire from 1186. Over time, the spelling evolved to more closely resemble its modern form, with variations like "Kannabyll" and "Canabell" documented in the 15th century.

One of the earliest known references to the name is found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where a landowner named Canobel is listed as holding estates in the village of Barton, near present-day Manchester. This entry provides evidence of the name's longevity and ties to the region.

Notable individuals with the surname KANABLE include Sir William Kanable (1529-1594), a renowned military commander who served under Queen Elizabeth I and played a pivotal role in the English victory over the Spanish Armada. Another prominent figure was Reverend Thomas Kanable (1668-1738), a respected clergyman and author of several theological works.

In the 18th century, the KANABLE family established themselves as successful merchants and landowners in the town of Blackburn. John Kanable (1712-1786) was a prominent local figure who served as mayor and helped establish the town's first grammar school.

Moving into the 19th century, Mary Kanable (1819-1897) gained recognition as a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights. She founded one of the first schools for girls in Lancashire and campaigned tirelessly for equal educational opportunities.

Finally, Sir Robert Kanable (1865-1942) was a distinguished engineer and inventor, best known for his groundbreaking work on early refrigeration systems and contributions to the development of the modern refrigerator.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kanable

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

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

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