CANAS
Canas
Canas is a British surname of Spanish and Portuguese origin. The name is derived from the Spanish word cañas, meaning "reeds" or "bamboo".
History
The Canas surname is believed to have been brought to Britain by individuals of Spanish and Portuguese descent, possibly during the Tudor period when there was increased trade and diplomatic relations between Britain and the Iberian Peninsula. Over the centuries, the name would have been anglicised to fit English phonetics.
Distribution
The Canas surname is relatively rare in Britain, with a scattered distribution across the country. Some of the notable concentrations of the surname can be found in urban areas with diverse populations, such as London, Manchester, and Birmingham.
Notable Individuals
- Juan Canas: A renowned architect who contributed to several notable construction projects in London during the 19th century.
- Elena Canas: A successful fashion designer known for her innovative designs influenced by her Spanish heritage.
Variants
Variants of the Canas surname include Canaz, Canis, and Kanas.
Overall, the Canas surname represents a fascinating blend of Spanish and Portuguese heritage within the diverse tapestry of British surnames.
There are approximately 40 people named Canas in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Canas.
Origin: Iberian
Region of origin: Europe
Country of origin: Spain
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Spanish
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Jesus
- Nahum
Female
- Alma
- Maria
- Paula
- Pilar
Similar and related surnames
- Cana
- Cains
- Caines
- Caan
- Can
- Caina
- Cagna
- Canaii
- Cagnay
- Canac
- Canais
- Canak
- Canal
- Canals
- Canam
- Canan
- Canar
- Canassa
- Canay
- Canes
- Canese
- Canis
- Canna
- Cannas
- Cannay
- Cannes
- Canns
- Cans
- Caynes
- Kana
- Kanas
- Kannas
- Cagnasso
- Canack
- Canaj
- Canales
- Canares
- Canelas
- Canies
- Cannal
- Cannam
- Cannan
- Cannans
- Cannar
- Cannee
- Cannis
- Canse
- Kaana
- Kaina
- Kanaa
- Kanai
- Kanay
- Kanna
- Keana
- Kennas
- Khana
- Canaan
- Gunns
- Keens
- Khanna
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.