Canion

Canion Meaning & Origin

About Canion
The surname Canion is of French origin and is derived from the word "canon," meaning "canon" or "rule." It is likely an occupational surname, originally given to someone who worked as a canon or a member of the clergy. The name Canion may also have been used as a nickname for someone who was considered to be strict or adhered strictly to rules.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Canion is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Canion: 480
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 44,730
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.16

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Canion 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 Canion is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KNN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C0505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 N Y AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈkænjən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KNN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C550

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Canion in Braille

Here's how to represent Canion in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Canion in braille

How to sign the name Canion using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Canion using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Canion in sign language

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