Name Meaning & Origin
"A surname."
Data last updated: 2025 SSA records
Canning is a name. It may refer to:Albert Canning (1860–1961), English army officer Albert Canning (1885–1969), English police officer Alfred Canning (1860–1936), Australian surveyor Andrea Canning, North American TV news reporter Brendan Canning, Canadian musician Bridget Canning, Canadian writer Charles Canning, 1st Earl Canning (1812–1862), British statesman and Governor-General of India Charlotte Canning, Countess Canning (1817–1861), wife of Charles Canning Curtis Canning, American rower at the 1968 Summer Olympics Danny Canning (1926–2014), Welsh footballer Effie Canning (1857–1940), American actress, composer of "Rock-a-bye Baby" Elizabeth Canning (1734–1773), Englishwoman transported for perjury George Canning (1770–1827), British politician and prime minister Gr
Canning is a name. It may refer to:Albert Canning (1860–1961), English army officer Albert Canning (1885–1969), English police officer Alfred Canning (1860–1936), Australian surveyor Andrea Canning, North American TV news reporter Brendan Canning, Canadian musician Bridget Canning, Canadian writer Charles Canning, 1st Earl Canning (1812–1862), British statesman and Governor-General of India Charlotte Canning, Countess Canning (1817–1861), wife of Charles Canning Curtis Canning, American rower at the 1968 Summer Olympics Danny Canning (1926–2014), Welsh footballer Effie Canning (1857–1940), American actress, composer of "Rock-a-bye Baby" Elizabeth Canning (1734–1773), Englishwoman transported for perjury George Canning (1770–1827), British politician and prime minister Gr
Life Path 8 — Power & Ambition: Goal-driven, authoritative, and business-minded.
Root element "Canning" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "A surname.".
Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.
Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.
Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.
A name used globally.
The Life Path number for Canning is 8, associated with Power & Ambition. Soul Urge: 1. Personality: 7.
Canning is Gender-Neutral. Based on US data, 50% male and 50% female.
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