Explore the Family Name Canine
The meaning of Canine
Americanized form of South German Kanein:unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Canine in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Canine rose in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 93,427 and by 2010, it had moved up to rank 85,659. This represents an increase of 8.31%. In terms of absolute numbers, the count of individuals with this surname grew from 182 in 2000 to 218 in 2010, marking a notable growth rate of 19.78%. However, the proportion of individuals with the surname per 100,000 remained constant at 0.07 over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #93,427 | #85,659 | 8.31% |
| Count | 182 | 218 | 19.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Canine
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Canine were identified as White both in 2000 and 2010, though there was a slight decrease from 95.05% to 93.12% over the decade. The percentage of those identifying as Black also decreased significantly from 3.85% to 2.29%. The Hispanic representation within this surname group was introduced in 2010 at 2.29%, while other categories such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, and American Indian and Alaskan Native showed no change, remaining at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.05% | 93.12% | -2.03% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.29% | 0% |
| Black | 3.85% | 2.29% | -40.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |