About Gant
The surname Gant is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Old French word "gant" meaning "glove," suggesting that it may have been an occupational name for a glove maker or someone who made or sold gloves. Another possibility is that it could be a topographic name for someone who lived near an area called "Gant" or "Gant Hill." Additionally, Gant could also be a variant spelling of the surname Gaunt, which means "thin" or "lean" in Old French, and may have been a nickname for a thin or gaunt person.
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The surname Gant is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gant 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 Gant in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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