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      Meaning of the first name
      Cane

      Origin 
      English

      Meaning 
      Stalk of Sugar

      Variations 
      Bane, Cade, Cael

      *Some content has been generated by an artificial intelligence language model, in combination with data sourced from Ancestry records and provided by BabyNames.com.
      The name Cane has its origins in England, deriving from the English word for stalk of sugar. This name can be traced back to the time of the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, when names were increasingly adopted for identification purposes. It is believed that the name Cane may have been given to individuals who were involved in the sugar industry or perhaps had connections to sugarcane plantations.

      Throughout history, the name Cane has appeared in various contexts. In medieval times, when sugar was a luxury commodity, individuals involved in its production or trade held positions of high status. It is likely that some members of the Cane family belonged to this prosperous group. As the sugar industry expanded in the 16th and 17th centuries, migration and trade brought individuals with the name Cane to different parts of the world, including the Americas and the Caribbean, where sugarcane plantations thrived.

      In modern-day usage, the name Cane has become less common, but it can still be found in English-speaking countries. Some individuals with the name Cane may have connections to their ancestors' involvement in the sugar industry, while others may bear the name simply due to family tradition. Overall, the name Cane is a testament to the historical significance of the sugar industry and the impact it has had on societies and naming practices throughout the centuries.
      Based on our records...
      This is the most common surname, spouse name and child name associated with Cane.
      Johnson

      is the most common surname for Cane.

      Mary

      is the most common spouse name for Cane.

      John

      is the most common child name for Cane.

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