Cantz

Cantz Meaning & Origin

About Cantz
The surname Cantz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kant," meaning "edge" or "border." It is believed to have originally been a topographic name for someone who lived near the edge or border of a settlement or a geographical feature. Over time, the surname Cantz may have also been used as a nickname for someone who was seen as sharp or clever.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Cantz: 131
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 129825
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cantz 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 Cantz is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KNTS
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C0532
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 N T S
🌐 IPA
/cantz*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KNTS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C532

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Cantz in Braille

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

The name Cantz in braille

How to sign the name Cantz using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Cantz using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Cantz in sign language

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