About Cane
The surname Cane is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It could be a topographic name for someone who lived near a boundary or a ridge, derived from the Old English word "canu" meaning "boundary" or "ridge." Alternatively, it could be a nickname for someone with a fair or light complexion, derived from the Middle English word "cane" meaning "white" or "light-colored." Lastly, it could also be a metonymic occupational name for someone who worked with cane, such as a basket weaver or cane grower.
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Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cane based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Cane in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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