Canas

Canas is a name that may refer to multiple things. In Iberian languages, canas is a plural noun with several senses, including gray hairs (las canas) and cane or reed stalks. As a surname, Canas is found in Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking communities and may derive from either a descriptive nickname or a toponym.

Geography: Various places are named Canas in Spain, Portugal, and Latin American countries. These toponyms typically reflect local features such as cane fields or rivers, or they preserve a family name associated with the settlement’s founding. Exact origins vary by location.

People: Canas is used as a surname by individuals across the Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking world. People bearing the name have appeared in politics, sports, arts, and science.

Other uses: In casual usage, canas also means gray hair in Spanish, describing aging hair. The word may appear in literature and media in that sense.

See also: Cañas (with tilde) is a related toponym and surname variant in Spanish.