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.
The surname Canion is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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.
Here's how to represent Canion in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.