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