Cano Family Crest and Surname Origin
A short guide to the Cano surname: its meaning, its roots in Spain, and its heraldry.
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Origin of the Cano name
Cano means "white-haired, hoary" in Spanish, from Latin canus. It began as a nickname for an older man or someone with prematurely white hair. The surname is common in Andalusia, Castile and Extremadura, and throughout Latin America, especially Mexico, Colombia and Argentina.
Our historical archives hold much more on the Cano name: dates, names and records of early bearers.
This overview covers the Cano name in Spain. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as Mexico, Colombia and Argentina; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Cano name FAQ
What does the Cano name mean?
White-haired. Common variants include Canos, Canoa, Canuto.
Where does the Cano surname come from?
It originates in Spain, and is also found in Mexico, Colombia and Argentina.
Is there a Cano coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Cano crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Cano coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Roberto Faure, María Asunción Ribes & Antonio García, Diccionario de apellidos españoles (Espasa, 2001); Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).