Cantlin

Cantlin Meaning & Origin

About Cantlin
The surname Cantlin is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Mac an tSaoilín," meaning "son of the little hero." It is a patronymic surname, indicating descent from a male ancestor. The name suggests a connection to bravery or heroism, reflecting the qualities associated with the individual or family who originally bore the name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Cantlin: 304
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 65,244
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KNTLN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C053405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 N T L IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈkæntlɪn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KNTLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C534

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Cantlin in Braille

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

The name Cantlin in braille

How to sign the name Cantlin using Sign Language

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

The name Cantlin in sign language

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