Explore the Family Name Cane
The meaning of Cane
1. English (of Norman origin): habitational name from Caen in Calvados (France). See also Cain and Cam. 2. English: from a Middle English survival of the Old English personal name Cana, which is probably of ancient Germanic origin. 3. English: nickname for a tall thin man, from Middle English, Old French cane ‘cane, reed’ (from Latin canna). It may also be a metonymic occupational name for someone who gathered reeds, which were widely used in the Middle Ages as a floor covering, as roofing material, and for weaving small baskets. 4. Irish (Mayo) and Scottish: shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Catháin or Mac Catháin, see Kane. 5. Italian (northern; Canè): habitational name from a place caled Canè, in Brescia. 6. Italian (southern; Canè): occupational name for a basket maker or the like, from Greek kanna ‘reed’ + the occupational suffix -(e)as. 7. French: from a Norman and Picard variant of chane, a term denoting a particular type of elongated pitcher (ultimately from Latin canna ‘reed’), hence possibly a metonymic occupational name for a potter who specialized in making such jugs, or a nickname for someone who resembled one. 8. French (Cané): topographic name from Gascon caner, from Latin canna ‘reed’. 9. Albanian: from Cane, a vernacular short form of the Muslim personal name Hasan. 10. Americanized form of an unidentified German surname, most likely Köhn (see Kohn). Compare Kane.
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How common is the last name Cane in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Cane' has seen some changes in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 10,097 with a count of 2,943 which represented about 1.09 individuals per 100,000. By 2010, its rank had dropped to 11,988 and the count decreased to 2,605, making it about 0.88 individuals per 100,000. This represents an overall decrease in popularity by 18.73% and a reduction in count by 11.48%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,097 | #11,988 | -18.73% |
| Count | 2,943 | 2,605 | -11.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.09 | 0.88 | -19.27% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cane
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Cane', data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows a variety of shifts between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 73.7% identified as White, but this number fell by 2.75% to 71.67% by 2010. The percentage of people identifying as Black also saw a decrease, falling from 19.81% to 18.73%. However, there were increases in other areas: the Asian/Pacific Islander identification rose by 18.97% from 1.16% to 1.38%, those claiming two or more races increased by 32.24% from 1.83% to 2.42%, and there was a significant rise in Hispanic identification, jumping from 2.75% to 4.95%, an 80% increase. Identification as American Indian and Alaskan Native also saw a slight increase, rising from 0.75% to 0.84%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73.7% | 71.67% | -2.75% |
| Black | 19.81% | 18.73% | -5.45% |
| Hispanic | 2.75% | 4.95% | 80% |
| Two or More Races | 1.83% | 2.42% | 32.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.16% | 1.38% | 18.97% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.75% | 0.84% | 12% |
Cane ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Cane is British & Irish, which comprises 38.5% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (17.0%) and Ashkenazi Jewish (11.6%). Additional ancestries include Italian, Eastern European, Scandinavian, Spanish & Portuguese, and Nigerian.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 38.5% |
| French & German | 17.0% |
| Ashkenazi Jewish | 11.6% |
| Other | 32.9% |
Possible origins of the surname Cane
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Cane have recent ancestry locations all within the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 58.90% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 58.90% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 58.90% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 58.90% |
| South Yorkshire, United Kingdom | 57.50% |
What Cane haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Cane is O-F2415, which is predominantly found among people with East Asian & Indigenous American ancestry. Haplogroup O-F2415 is descended from haplogroup O-M1359. Other common haplogroups include E-M183 and O-F2859, which are predominantly found among people with European and East Asian & Indigenous American ancestry.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Cane surname are: H1, K1a, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins O-M1359
Your paternal lineage may be linked to the Cham
One of the many populations harboring members of haplogroup O1b1a1a1a1 is the Cham ethnic group, a group of people who speak Austronesian languages in Mainland Southeast Asia. Austronesian languages make up a language family that is extremely large and widespread, comprising over 350 million people on islands such as Madagascar, Easter Island, and many others. However, Austronesian languages are less common on mainland Asia, with a notable exception being the Chamic language. Research suggests that ancestors of the Cham people migrated from Southeast Asian islands to the mainland around the year 500 BCE, and that early Cham populations quickly began mixing with indigenous southern Vietnamese populations. As a result, the Chamic language now has words that were borrowed from languages spoken by indigenous Vietnamese people. It is likely that an ancestral Kinh population was one of the populations that mixed with the Cham people shortly after their migration to mainland Asia.
Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Cane have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Cane" Surname 38.1%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Light Hair
Hair that is blonde or light brown in color
"Cane" Surname 45.5%
23andMe Users 50.5%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Cane" Surname 17.6%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Cane" Surname 23.1%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Cane?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Cane are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition