Cant

Cant Meaning & Origin

About Cant
The surname Cant is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. One interpretation suggests that it is derived from the Old English word "cant," meaning "edge" or "border," and may have been used to describe someone who lived near a boundary or border. Another possibility is that it originated as a nickname for someone who had a distinctive or peculiar manner of speaking, as "cant" can also refer to a particular jargon or dialect. Additionally, the surname could have originated from the medieval given name "Canute," derived from the Old Norse name "Knútr," meaning "knot" or "helmet." As with many surnames, the exact meaning and origin of Cant may vary depending on the specific family line.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Cant is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Cant: 320
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 62,531
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cant based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Cant is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KNT
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C053
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 N T
🌐 IPA
/kænt/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KNT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C530

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Cant in Braille

Here's how to represent Cant in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Cant in braille

How to sign the name Cant using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Cant using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Cant in sign language

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