About Canis
The surname Canis is derived from the Latin word "canis," meaning "dog." It is a surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who had characteristics associated with a dog, such as loyalty, protectiveness, or agility. It may have also been given to someone who worked with or owned dogs, such as a dog breeder or trainer. The surname Canis is relatively rare and can be found in various parts of the world.
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The surname Canis is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Canis 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 Canis is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Canis in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Canis using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.