About Cantor
The surname Cantor is of Jewish origin and is derived from the Hebrew word "kantor," meaning "singer" or "chanter." It is an occupational surname typically given to individuals who were involved in religious services as singers or cantors in synagogues. The name Cantor is commonly found among Jewish communities and is often associated with a family's religious and musical heritage.
The surname Cantor is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cantor 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 Cantor is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Cantor in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Cantor using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.