Cantlon

Cantlon Meaning & Origin

About Cantlon
The surname Cantlon is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Mac an tSaoir," meaning "son of the craftsman." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a particular male ancestor who was known for his craftsmanship or skill in a specific trade. The name has variations such as Cantlin and Cantwell, and it is primarily found in Ireland and among Irish diaspora communities.

๐ŸŒ Origin
๐Ÿ“ Surname Length
๐Ÿ’ฌ Number of Syllables
๐Ÿ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Cantlon: 309
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 64,388
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

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

Pronunciation

๐Ÿ“‡ Metaphone
KNTLN
๐Ÿ—ฝ NYSIIS
CA
๐Ÿ”Š Soundex
C053405
๐ŸŽต Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 N T L AH0 N
๐ŸŒ IPA
/หˆkรฆntlษ™n/
๐Ÿ”Š Double Metaphone
('KNTLN', '')
๐Ÿˆฏ Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C534

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Cantlon in Braille

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

The name Cantlon in braille

How to sign the name Cantlon using Sign Language

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

The name Cantlon in sign language

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