About Canteen
The surname Canteen is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "canteen," which referred to a small container used for carrying food or drink. It is likely that the name was originally given to someone who worked as a canteen keeper or had some association with canteens. Over time, the surname Canteen has become relatively rare and is primarily found in the United States.
The surname Canteen is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Canteen 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 Canteen is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Canteen in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Canteen using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.