CANEY

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

Caney

Origin and Meaning

Caney is a surname of English origin, derived from the Old French word "cane" or "canne", which means "cane" or "reed". The surname likely originated as an occupational name for someone who lived near a patch of canes or worked with canes in some way, such as a caneworker or basketmaker.

Distribution

The surname Caney is most commonly found in the southern counties of England, particularly in Hampshire, Sussex, and Kent. Variants of the surname include Cane, Canes, and Cannee.

Notable Individuals

Al Caney (1920-2005): A British artist known for his abstract paintings and sculptures.
Helen Caney (born 1975): A psychologist and author known for her research on child development.
Thomas Caney (1783-1854): A British inventor credited with several patents related to agricultural machinery.

Trivia

The Caney family crest features a depiction of a reed or cane, symbolising the family's original occupation or association with cane-related industries.
The surname Caney has been recorded in various historical documents, including census records, probate records, and parish registers in England.

There are approximately 463 people named Caney in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around seven in a million people in Britain are named Caney.

Surname type: Location or geographical feature

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

David
James
John
Mark
Matthew
Paul
Peter
Roy
Simon
Stuart
Thomas

Female

Alison
Dorothy
Elizabeth
Gillian
Jane
Jean
Jennifer
Joan
Karen
Laura
Michelle
Pauline
Sarah
Sharon

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.