Cantey

Cantey Meaning & Origin

About Cantey
The surname Cantey is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "canta," meaning "singer" or "chanter." It is an occupational surname that likely referred to someone who was involved in singing or chanting, such as a professional singer or a member of a church choir. Over time, the spelling of the name may have evolved, resulting in variations such as Canty or Cantie.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Cantey: 998
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 24,914
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.34

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KNT
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CA
πŸ”Š Soundex
C0530
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 N T IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkænti/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KNT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C530

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Cantey in Braille

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

The name Cantey in braille

How to sign the name Cantey using Sign Language

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

The name Cantey in sign language

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