Canny

Canny Meaning & Origin

About Canny
The surname Canny is of English and Scottish origin. It is derived from the Middle English word "canny," meaning "clever" or "shrewd." As a surname, Canny likely originated as a nickname for someone who was known for their astuteness or cunning nature. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Canny can be found across the world, particularly in English-speaking countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Canny: 734
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 31516
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.25

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 N IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkæni/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Canny in Braille

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

The name Canny in braille

How to sign the name Canny using Sign Language

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

The name Canny in sign language

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