Explore the Family Name Canez
The meaning of Canez
Hispanic (also Cañez): probably derived from Spanish caña ‘reed’ (from Latin canna). Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Miguel, Manuel, Carlos, Facundo, Raul, Angelina, Araceli, Armando, Elvira, Ernesto, Fernando.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Canez in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Canez has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 17,282nd in terms of frequency, but by 2010, it had jumped to the 15,600th position, marking a 9.73% increase. The count of individuals bearing this last name also saw a significant surge from 1,508 in 2000 to 1,874 in 2010, a change of 24.27%. Similarly, the proportion of people with the surname Canez per 100,000 increased by 14.29%, growing from 0.56 to 0.64 within the same time frame.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,282 | #15,600 | 9.73% |
| Count | 1,508 | 1,874 | 24.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.56 | 0.64 | 14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Canez
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals a predominantly Hispanic identity associated with the surname Canez. In 2000, 91.25% of those with this last name identified as Hispanic, a proportion that slightly rose to 91.84% by 2010. There was a minor presence of American Indian and Alaskan Native identity, which grew modestly from 1.33% to 1.39%. White representation among individuals with this surname decreased from 6.37% to 5.87%. Interestingly, in 2010, there was a new emergence of people identifying with two or more races, accounting for 0.43% of Canez bearers. The percentage of those of Asian/Pacific Islander origin dropped to zero in 2010 from 0.46% in 2000. No Canez bearers identified as Black in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 91.25% | 91.84% | 0.65% |
| White | 6.37% | 5.87% | -7.85% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.33% | 1.39% | 4.51% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.43% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.46% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |