Cantner

Cantner Meaning & Origin

About Cantner
The surname Cantner is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kantner," meaning "merchant" or "shopkeeper." It is an occupational surname that was often given to individuals who were involved in trade or commerce. The name may have been initially used to identify someone who owned or operated a shop or store, or it could have been given to someone who worked as a merchant or trader. Over time, the surname Cantner has likely been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Cantner: 122
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 137,327
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KNTNR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C053506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 N T N ER0
🌐 IPA
/cantner*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KNTNR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C535

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Cantner in Braille

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

The name Cantner in braille

How to sign the name Cantner using Sign Language

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

The name Cantner in sign language

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