Cao History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe distinguished Spanish surname Cao 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. Early Origins of the Cao familyThe surname Cao 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 Cao familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Cao research. Another 94 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1476, 1526, 1601 and 1667 are included under the topic Early Cao History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Cao Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Cano, Cao, Cane, Caño and others. Early Notables of the Cao familyAnother 33 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Cao Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Cao RankingIn the United States, the name Cao is the 7,425th most popular surname with an estimated 4,974 people with that name. 1
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