About Canton
The surname Canton is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It could be a locational surname derived from the name of a place, such as the city of Canton in China or the town of Canton in England. Alternatively, it could be an occupational surname referring to someone who worked as a merchant or trader, as the word "canton" can also mean a division or district used for trade purposes. The exact meaning of the surname Canton would depend on its specific origin and context.
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The surname Canton is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Canton 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 Canton is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Canton in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Canton using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.