About Canning
The surname Canning is of English and Irish origin. It is derived from the personal name "Canning," which is a diminutive form of "Cann," a medieval given name of uncertain origin. The name could have originated from the Old English word "cann," meaning "can" or "cup," or it could have been a variant of the Irish name "Cannán," meaning "wolf cub." The surname Canning is primarily found in England and Ireland, and it is associated with individuals who bear this name or their descendants.
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The surname Canning is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Canning 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 Canning is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Canning in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Canning using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.