Canty

Canty Meaning & Origin

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.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Canty: 8,047
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 4413
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.73

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.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KNT
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C0530
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 N T IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkænti/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KNT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C530

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Canty in Braille

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

The name Canty in braille

How to sign the name Canty using Sign Language

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.

The name Canty in sign language

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