The distinguished Spanish surname Canos is derived from a nickname; that is, it was originally used to describe a physical or personal characteristic of the original bearer. In this case, the surname is derived from the Spanish word "cano," meaning "white-haired" or "ancient," and would have been applied to one with gray hair or one who was advanced in years.
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Early Origins of the Canos family
The surname Canos was first found in many Regions of Spain and the Iberian Peninsula. There were families of this name in Castile, Murcia, Seville, Vizcaya, Portugal and other regions. In Vizcaya, a family of this name resided in Aldeanueva, Valmaseda, while another family was established in Penacerrada, Laguardia, in Alava.
Early History of the Canos family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Canos research. Another 94 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1476, 1526, 1601 and 1667 are included under the topic Early Canos History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Canos Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Cano, Cao, Cane, Caño and others.
Early Notables of the Canos family
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Migration of the Canos family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Alonso Cano who sailed to Veragua in 1535; Bartolome Cano and his wife Juana Perez who emigrated to Peru in 1578; and Juan Cano who settled in Cartagena in 1597 with his wife and children. Later settlers included Manuel Cano Saldana who emigrated to Puerto Rico in 1811.
