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.
The surname Cantey is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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.
Here's how to represent Cantey in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.