Explore the Family Name Canet
The meaning of Canet
1. Catalan and southern French: topographic name from canet (from Latin cannetum) ‘cane brake’, or a habitational name from Canet, the name of several places in Catalonia (Spain) and France, named with this word. 2. French: nickname meaning ‘little duck’ in Old French, perhaps applied to someone thought to resemble a duck in some way or to a dealer in poultry.
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How common is the last name Canet in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Canet ranks 69,793 in popularity as of 2010, slipping from its 68,569 position in 2000. Despite the drop in rank, the count of individuals with this surname has increased slightly, rising from 268 in 2000 to 281 in 2010, a growth of 4.85 percent. The proportion of those with the last name Canet per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.1 both times.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,569 | #69,793 | -1.79% |
| Count | 268 | 281 | 4.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Canet
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows a shift over the decade. The Hispanic representation with the surname Canet increased notably by 24.34 percent, making up 51.96 percent of the total in 2010 versus 41.79 percent in 2000. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals identified as white dropped significantly, reducing from 48.13 percent in 2000 to 36.65 percent in 2010, a decrease of 23.85 percent. The Asian/Pacific Islander community also saw an increase, rising from 8.21 percent in 2000 to 9.96 percent in 2010, a surge of 21.32 percent. There were no changes for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 41.79% | 51.96% | 24.34% |
| White | 48.13% | 36.65% | -23.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 8.21% | 9.96% | 21.32% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |