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UK surname

Canale

An Italian toponymic surname referring to someone who lived near a canal or channel.

In the 1881 census there were 10 people recorded with the Canale surname, ranking it #32,243 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 213, ranked #18,785, up from #32,243 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Montrose South, Rhondda Cynon Taf and Salford.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Canale is 216 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 2030.0%.

1881 census count

10

Ranked #32,243

Modern count

213

2016, ranked #18,785

Peak year

2014

216 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Canale had 10 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #32,243 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 213 in 2016, ranked #18,785.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 42 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Legacy and Demographically Mixed Communities.

Canale surname distribution map

The map shows where the Canale surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Canale surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Canale over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1851 historical 2 #33,133
1861 historical 9 #32,724
1881 historical 10 #32,243
1891 historical 4 #34,098
1901 historical 20 #31,803
1911 historical 42 #28,691
1997 modern 162 #20,107
1998 modern 165 #20,423
1999 modern 169 #20,233
2000 modern 173 #19,889
2001 modern 171 #19,770
2002 modern 177 #19,759
2003 modern 176 #19,623
2004 modern 181 #19,363
2005 modern 186 #18,985
2006 modern 182 #19,402
2007 modern 184 #19,485
2008 modern 192 #19,143
2009 modern 204 #18,779
2010 modern 207 #19,007
2011 modern 207 #18,841
2012 modern 215 #18,304
2013 modern 212 #18,820
2014 modern 216 #18,705
2015 modern 214 #18,712
2016 modern 213 #18,785

Geography

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Where Canales are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Montrose South, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Salford and Arbroath Harbour. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Montrose South Angus
2 Rhondda Cynon Taf 011 Rhondda Cynon Taf
3 Salford 030 Salford
4 Arbroath Harbour Angus
5 Salford 029 Salford

Forenames

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First names often paired with Canale

These lists show first names that appear often with the Canale surname in historical and recent records.

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Canale

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Canale, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Legacy Communities

Group

Legacy and Demographically Mixed Communities

Nationally, the Canale surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Legacy and Demographically Mixed Communities, within Legacy Communities. This does not mean every Canale household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Households in these areas often include divorced or separated parents and commonly include children and young adults. The age structure is heavily skewed towards the most advanced age groups. Individuals identifying as members of ethnic minorities are not present in large numbers. Flats predominate, with some terraced, semi-detached, and detached units. Multiple car ownership is low, and housing is predominantly in the private and social rented sectors. Employment is less skewed towards traditional routine industrial occupations. Levels of educational attainment are generally low. The Group occurs principally in the Central Lowlands of Scotland and other Scottish towns.

Wider pattern

These neighbourhoods characteristically comprise pockets of flats that are scattered across the UK, particularly in towns that retain or have legacies of heavy industry or are in more remote seaside locations. Employed residents of these neighbourhoods work mainly in low-skilled occupations. Residents typically have limited educational qualifications. Unemployment is above average. Some residents live in overcrowded housing within the social rented sector and experience long-term disability. All adult age groups are represented, although there is an overall age bias towards elderly people in general and the very old in particular. Individuals identifying as belonging to ethnic minorities or Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups are uncommon.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Canale is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Canale is most concentrated in decile 1 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the less healthy end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Canale falls in decile 8 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the less deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

8
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Canale is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

This describes the area pattern most associated with Canale, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Canale

The surname Canale originates from Italy and can be traced back to the 13th century. It is derived from the Italian word "canale," meaning "canal" or "channel," suggesting that the name may have been adopted by those living near a canal or waterway.

Canale is a common surname found in various regions of Italy, particularly in the northern regions such as Piedmont, Lombardy, and Veneto. The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in medieval documents from these areas, often referring to individuals involved in the construction or maintenance of canals.

One of the earliest documented references to the name Canale can be found in the "Codice Diplomatico Longobardo," a collection of documents from the Lombard period in Italy, dating back to the 8th century. The name appeared in records related to land ownership and legal transactions.

In the 14th century, a notable figure bearing the name Canale was Cristoforo Canale, a Venetian navigator and explorer who participated in several voyages to the Mediterranean and the Black Sea regions. His travels and contributions were documented in various chronicles and historical accounts.

During the Renaissance period, several individuals with the surname Canale made their mark in the arts and literature. Giovanni Canale (1515-1583) was a renowned Italian painter and architect from Verona, known for his frescoes and architectural works in churches and palaces across northern Italy.

Another notable figure was Antonio Canale (1769-1822), better known as Canaletto, a famous Venetian painter renowned for his landscapes and cityscapes depicting the canals and architectural landmarks of Venice. His works are celebrated for their meticulous attention to detail and are considered iconic representations of the city's grandeur.

In the 19th century, Gerolamo Canale (1825-1896) was an Italian historian and writer who authored several works on the history of Venice and its influential families. His book "Storia della Repubblica di Venezia" (History of the Republic of Venice) is considered a significant contribution to the study of Venetian history.

Throughout history, the surname Canale has been associated with various professions and occupations, including navigators, engineers, artists, and writers, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those bearing this name.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Canale families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Canale surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Surrey leads with 6 Canales recorded in 1881 and an index of 12.66x.

County Total Index
Surrey 6 12.66x
Monmouthshire 2 28.45x
Hampshire 1 5.02x
Kent 1 3.01x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Clapham in Surrey leads with 5 Canales recorded in 1881 and an index of 409.84x.

Place Total Index
Clapham 5 409.84x
Bedwellty 2 161.29x
Fawley 1 1666.67x
Ramsgate 1 185.19x
Sutton 1 294.12x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Canale surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Ana 1
Carlinia 1
Clara 1
Emily 1
Lucy 1
Madalane 1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Canale surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Joseph 2
Giuseppe 1
Jo...es 1

Top occupations

Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Canale households.

FAQ

Canale surname: questions and answers

How common was the Canale surname in 1881?

In 1881, 10 people were recorded with the Canale surname. That placed it at #32,243 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Canale surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 213 in 2016. That gives Canale a modern rank of #18,785.

What does the Canale surname mean?

An Italian toponymic surname referring to someone who lived near a canal or channel.

What does the Canale map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Canale bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.