About Canyon
The surname Canyon is of Spanish origin and is derived from the word "cañón," meaning "canyon" or "gorge." It is a topographic surname, typically given to someone who lived near or in a canyon or gorge. The name may also have been given to individuals who displayed characteristics associated with canyons, such as strength, resilience, or a deep and mysterious nature.
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The surname Canyon is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Canyon 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 Canyon is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Canyon in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Canyon using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.