Canto

Canto Meaning & Origin

About Canto
The surname Canto is of Italian and Spanish origin, derived from the Latin word "cantus" meaning "song" or "chant." It is a toponymic surname, indicating that it was originally given to someone who lived near a place associated with singing or chanting, such as a church or a choir. The name Canto may also have been a nickname for someone with a melodious voice or a profession related to music. Overall, the surname Canto signifies a connection to music or singing.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Canto: 1,918
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 15,303
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.65

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KNT
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CA
πŸ”Š Soundex
C0530
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 N T OW0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkæntoʊ/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KNT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C530

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Canto in Braille

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

The name Canto in braille

How to sign the name Canto using Sign Language

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

The name Canto in sign language

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