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The Canning surname is derived from the medieval town of Canning in Essex, England. The town was founded in the 12th century and became an important trading post on the Thames. The first recorded Canning was John Canning, an English politician who served as Prime Minister from 1809 to 1828. The surname is also found in Ireland, Scotland, and Australia. The Canning family is one of the most ancient and distinguished families in England. The earliest recorded ancestor of the Canning family was Geoffrey Canning, who was born in 1110 in the town of Canning, Essex. Geoffrey Canning was a merchant who became wealthy and influential in the town. He was elected Mayor of Canning in 1160 and served in that position until his death in 1175. Geoffrey Canning was the father of Sir John Canning, the first recorded member of the Canning family to hold a position of political importance. Sir John Canning was a Member of Parliament who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1827 to 1830. The Canning family is also well-known for its agricultural interests. The Canning family is descended from Sir Richard Canning, an Englishman who was the first person to successfully grow grapes in England. The Canning family also produces apples, pears, and other fruits. The Canning surname is found in many variations, including Cannings, Cannings-Davies, Cannings-Fitzgerald, Cannings-Gibbons, and Cannings-Lees.
