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

Kanaris, 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 Kanaris surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kanaris in America

Kanaris is the 111988th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kanaris surname appeared 157 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 Kanaris.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kanaris 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 Kanaris

The surname Kanaris originates from Greece and dates back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Greek word "kanari," which means a small boat or canoe. This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals who worked on boats or lived near bodies of water.

The name Kanaris was primarily concentrated in the Greek islands and coastal regions, particularly in the Aegean Sea area. Some of the earliest recorded instances of the surname can be found in historical documents and records from the islands of Chios, Samos, and Psara.

One of the most notable historical figures with the surname Kanaris was Konstantinos Kanaris (1793-1877), a Greek naval commander and hero of the Greek War of Independence. He was renowned for his daring exploits, including the burning of the Ottoman flagship at the Battle of Chios in 1822. Kanaris played a crucial role in the struggle for Greek independence and is considered a national hero.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Ioannis Kanaris (1795-1864), a Greek merchant and shipowner from the island of Psara. He was a wealthy and influential figure who supported the Greek War of Independence by providing financial assistance and resources.

In the late 18th century, the name Kanaris appeared in various records and manuscripts from the Aegean islands. For instance, there are mentions of individuals with this surname in the archives of the Patriarchal Church of Constantinople, which was the center of the Greek Orthodox faith at the time.

The surname Kanaris was also associated with certain place names, particularly on the island of Samos. There was a village named Kanaria, which likely derived its name from the Greek word "kanari," further reinforcing the connection between the surname and maritime activities.

Other notable individuals with the surname Kanaris include Alexandros Kanaris (1811-1890), a Greek politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs in the late 19th century, and Konstantinos Kanaris (1860-1943), a Greek naval officer and politician who played a role in the Balkan Wars and World War I.

While these are just a few examples, the surname Kanaris has a rich history rooted in the Greek maritime tradition and has been associated with many notable figures throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kanaris

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

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

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