Explore the Family Name Canizares
The meaning of Canizares
Spanish (Cañizares): habitational name from either of two places so called in Cuenca and Guadalajara provinces, a variant of Cañizales (see Canizales). Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Carlos, Juan, Mario, Rolando, Guillermo, Jesus, Luis, Miguel, Adolfo, Andres, Angel, Angelita.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Canizares in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Canizares has seen an increase between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked 43,629 in popularity and increased by about 24.84% to rank 32,792 in 2010. The count of people with this surname also rose by 50.21%, from 466 in 2000 to approximately 700 in 2010. This change suggests a growing prevalence of the surname Canizares over the decade, increasing its proportion per 100,000 people from 0.17 to 0.24.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,629 | #32,792 | 24.84% |
| Count | 466 | 700 | 50.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.24 | 41.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Canizares
As per the Decennial U.S. Census data about ethnicity, the majority identifying as Canizares were of Hispanic ethnicity, which accounted for 82.62% in 2000 and decreased slightly to 78.43% in 2010. The second-largest ethnic group was white, making up 10.52% in 2000, which saw a small increase to 11.71% in 2010. Asian/Pacific Islander representation grew significantly from 6.22% in 2000 to 9.29% in 2010. There were no recorded changes in those who identified as two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 82.62% | 78.43% | -5.07% |
| White | 10.52% | 11.71% | 11.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 6.22% | 9.29% | 49.36% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |