Ganter

Ganter Meaning & Origin

About Ganter
The surname Ganter is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "ganter," meaning "gander" or "male goose." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who either worked with geese or had characteristics associated with a gander, such as being protective or watchful. Over time, the surname Ganter has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

๐ŸŒ Origin
๐Ÿ“ Surname Length
๐Ÿ’ฌ Number of Syllables
๐Ÿ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ganter: 907
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 26,814
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.31

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

Pronunciation

๐Ÿ“‡ Metaphone
KNTR
๐Ÿ—ฝ NYSIIS
GA
๐Ÿ”Š Soundex
G05306
๐ŸŽต Syllabic Pronunciation
G AE1 N T ER0
๐ŸŒ IPA
/หˆgรฆntษ™r/
๐Ÿ”Š Double Metaphone
('KNTR', '')
๐Ÿˆฏ Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G536

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ganter in Braille

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

The name Ganter in braille

How to sign the name Ganter using Sign Language

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

The name Ganter in sign language

Numerology