Explore the Family Name Cannan
The meaning of Cannan
Manx: variant of Cannon.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cannan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Cannan has shown a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Cannan ranked as the 29,570th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 31,285th spot, marking a 5.8% decrease. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased slightly from 752 in 2000 to 741 in 2010, a 1.46% drop. Proportionally, per 100,000 people, the number of individuals named Cannan fell by 10.71%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,570 | #31,285 | -5.8% |
| Count | 752 | 741 | -1.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.25 | -10.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cannan
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Cannan, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, a significant majority (93.09%) of those carrying the surname identified as White, dropping slightly to 92.17% by 2010. Hispanic identification saw an increase from 3.46% to 4.05%. The proportion identifying as Black also increased notably, from 0.80% to 1.75%, marking a 118.75% change. The proportion identifying with two or more races decreased from 1.86% to 1.08%, while the Asian/Pacific Islander category showed no change at all. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category was not represented in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.09% | 92.17% | -0.99% |
| Hispanic | 3.46% | 4.05% | 17.05% |
| Black | 0.8% | 1.75% | 118.75% |
| Two or More Races | 1.86% | 1.08% | -41.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.94% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |