About Descant
The surname Descant is of French origin and is derived from the word "descant," which refers to a type of musical composition. It is believed that the surname Descant was originally given to someone who was involved in singing or playing the descant, a high-pitched melody or counterpoint in music. Therefore, the meaning of the surname Descant can be interpreted as "one who sings or plays the descant."
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The surname Descant is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Descant based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Descant in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Descant using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.