CANE

Also recorded as Cane'

Origin and etymology In historic texts In the 1881 census Distribution map

Cane

Cane is a surname of British origin, derived from the Old English word "canu," meaning 'twig' or 'reed.' The name likely started as an occupational surname for someone who worked with reeds or canes, such as a basket weaver or reed cutter.

The first recorded instance of the surname Cane dates back to the 11th century in the Domesday Book, a survey of England and Wales commissioned by William the Conqueror. Over time, the surname has spread throughout the British Isles and beyond.

Variants of the surname Cane include Cain, Caines, and Kean. Famous individuals bearing the surname Cane include British novelist Michael Cane and American playwright Beverly Cane.

Today, the surname Cane can be found across the United Kingdom and in other English-speaking countries, often with variations in spelling based on regional dialects and historical influences.

There are approximately 2,546 people named Cane in the UK. That makes it roughly the 3,460th most common surname in Britain. Around 39 in a million people in Britain are named Cane.

Surname type: Nickname

Origin: English

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: England

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: English

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

Andrew
Anthony
David
James
John
Mark
Michael
Paul
Peter
Richard
Robert
Stephen

Female

Antonella
Cynthia
Dorothy
Elizabeth
Emma
Janet
Julie
Karen
Margaret
Michelle
Patricia
Rachel
Sarah
Susan

Similar and related surnames

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