Last Name Caneva

The surname Caneva is of Italian origin. It is derived from the place name "Caneva", which is a town in the region of Veneto in Northern Italy. The name may also have originated as a nickname for someone who lived near a cane thicket or marshy area.

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The meaning and origin of the last name Caneva

The surname Caneva is of Italian origin and is believed to be derived from the word "cane," which means "reed" or "cane." It is likely that the surname was originally used to refer to someone who lived near a place where reeds grew, or someone who worked with reeds in some capacity. Alternatively, it could have been a nickname for someone who had a tall and slender or flexible personality. Over time, the surname Caneva may have been adopted by families in different regions of Italy, leading to variations in spelling and pronunciation. Today, individuals with the surname Caneva can be found in various parts of Italy and around the world, often carrying on the ancestral connection to reeds or cane.

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