Surname

Cañete

“phragmites australis”

Cañete is a surname from Spanish. It is used in Spanish, Tagalog, and Cebuano.

Meaning & origin

What it means

Cañete goes back to Spanish Cañete, meaning “phragmites australis.”

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Where it comes from

Cañete comes from Spanish.

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How it developed

From Spanish Cañete.

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