Explore the Family Name Canion
The meaning of Canion
1. Altered form of Irish or English Cannon. 2. French (Nord): variant of Cagnon, itself a derivative of Cagne, a nickname from Old French cagne ‘bitch’.
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How common is the last name Canion in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Canion has seen an upward trend from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Canion was ranked 46,153rd most popular surname, and it climbed up to 44,730th in 2010, which is a change of about 3.08%. The count of individuals with this surname increased by 10.34%, from 435 people in 2000 to 480 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,153 | #44,730 | 3.08% |
| Count | 435 | 480 | 10.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Canion
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some notable shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Canions identified as White decreased by nearly 11%, while those identifying as Black saw an increase of around 7.46%. Those reporting two or more races also went up significantly, from 2.53% to 4.58%. Meanwhile, the proportion of Canions identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander went from 1.84% in 2000 to none reported in 2010. Hispanic representation also appeared, growing to 3.13% by 2010. There were no American Indian and Alaskan Native Canions reported in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 51.03% | 45.42% | -10.99% |
| Black | 42.07% | 45.21% | 7.46% |
| Two or More Races | 2.53% | 4.58% | 81.03% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.13% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.84% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |