Canta

Canta Meaning & Origin

About Canta
The surname Canta is of Italian origin and is derived from the word "canta," which means "he/she sings" in Italian. It is a surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who had a talent for singing or was known for their melodious voice. The surname Canta is relatively rare and is primarily found in Italy and among Italian diaspora communities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Canta: 214
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 86,981
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Canta 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 Canta is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KNT
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C0530
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 N T AH0
🌐 IPA
/canta*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KNT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C530

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Canta in Braille

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

The name Canta in braille

How to sign the name Canta using Sign Language

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

The name Canta in sign language

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