About Canty
The surname Canty is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Ó Cainte," meaning "descendant of Cainte." The name Cainte itself is derived from the word "caint," which means "talk" or "speech." Therefore, the surname Canty is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was known for their eloquence or skill in conversation.
The surname Canty is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Canty 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 Canty is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Canty in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Canty using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.