About Caney
The surname Caney is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "cane," meaning "reed" or "cane." It is believed to have been a topographic name for someone who lived near a patch of reeds or canes. Alternatively, it could have been an occupational name for someone who worked with reeds, such as a thatcher or basket maker. The surname Caney is relatively rare and is found mainly in the southern counties of England.
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The surname Caney is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Caney based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Caney is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Caney in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Caney using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.