Jose Canas

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Jose Canas — Hebrew
920K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Jose Canas is a name that combines Hebrew origins. The first name Jose is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin. Jose is the English transliteration of the Hebrew and Aramaic name Yose, which is etymologically linked to Yosef or Joseph. Given name Jose Balagtas, Filipino film director Jose Baxter (born 1992), English footballer Jose Davis (born 1978), American football player Jose Glover (died 1638), English minister and pioneer of the printing press in the New World Jose Kaimlett (1941–2018), Indian presbyter and missionary Jose Kattukkaran (born 1950), Indian politician Jose Kurushinkal, Indian cricket umpire Jose Kusugak (1950–2011), Inuk politician Jose Lambert (born 1941), Belgian professor Jose K. The surname Canas: Alberto Cañas Escalante, Costa Rican politician Antonio José Cañas, Salvadoran military officer, diplomat and politician Carlos Cañas, Salvadoran painter Guillermo Cañas, Argentinian professional tennis player Jorge Cañas, Salvadoran footballer José Cañas Ruiz-Herrera, Spanish footballer José María Cañas, Costa Rican military officer and politician José Marín Cañas, Costa Rican journalist and writer Juan José Cañas, co-author of the National Hymn of El Salvador Juan José Cañas Gutiérrez, former Spanish footballer Ricardo Moreno Cañas, Costa Rican politician Vicente Cañas, Spanish Christian mis. Jose is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 920K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Jose reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Jose

Hebrew

Jose is the English transliteration of the Hebrew and Aramaic name Yose, which is etymologically linked to Yosef or Joseph. Given name Jose Balagtas, Filipino film director Jose Baxter (born 1992), English footballer Jose Davis (born 1978), American football player Jose Glover (died 1638), English minister and pioneer of the printing press in the New World Jose Kaimlett (1941–2018), Indian presbyter and missionary Jose Kattukkaran (born 1950), Indian politician Jose Kurushinkal, Indian cricket umpire Jose Kusugak (1950–2011), Inuk politician Jose Lambert (born 1941), Belgian professor Jose K.

Surname: Canas

Spanish

Alberto Cañas Escalante, Costa Rican politician Antonio José Cañas, Salvadoran military officer, diplomat and politician Carlos Cañas, Salvadoran painter Guillermo Cañas, Argentinian professional tennis player Jorge Cañas, Salvadoran footballer José Cañas Ruiz-Herrera, Spanish footballer José María Cañas, Costa Rican military officer and politician José Marín Cañas, Costa Rican journalist and writer Juan José Cañas, co-author of the National Hymn of El Salvador Juan José Cañas Gutiérrez, former Spanish footballer Ricardo Moreno Cañas, Costa Rican politician Vicente Cañas, Spanish Christian mis.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Jose is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Jose by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Jose Canas

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Jose Canas:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

4
Soul Urge Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

11
Personality Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Jose?
The first name Jose originates from Hebrew. Jose is the English transliteration of the Hebrew and Aramaic name Yose, which is etymologically linked to Yosef or Joseph. Given name Jose Balagtas, Filipino film director Jose Baxter (born 1992), English footballer Jose Davis (born 1978), American football player Jose Glover (died 1638), English minister and pioneer of the printing press in the New World Jose Kaimlett (1941–2018), Indian presbyter and missionary Jose Kattukkaran (born 1950), Indian politician Jose Kurushinkal, Indian cricket umpire Jose Kusugak (1950–2011), Inuk politician Jose Lambert (born 1941), Belgian professor Jose K.
When was Jose most popular?
The name Jose reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Canas?
The surname Canas originates from Spanish. Alberto Cañas Escalante, Costa Rican politician Antonio José Cañas, Salvadoran military officer, diplomat and politician Carlos Cañas, Salvadoran painter Guillermo Cañas, Argentinian professional tennis player Jorge Cañas, Salvadoran footballer José Cañas Ruiz-Herrera, Spanish footballer José María Cañas, Costa Rican military officer and politician José Marín Cañas, Costa Rican journalist and writer Juan José Cañas, co-author of the National Hymn of El Salvador Juan José Cañas Gutiérrez, former Spanish footballer Ricardo Moreno Cañas, Costa Rican politician Vicente Cañas, Spanish Christian mis.
What are the origins of the name Jose Canas?
The name Jose Canas combines two different traditions: the first name Jose has Hebrew roots, while the surname Canas originates from Spanish.
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