About Gentner
The surname Gentner is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "gentner," meaning "gentleman" or "nobleman." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a term for someone who worked in a noble household or held a position of authority. Over time, the surname Gentner may have been adopted by individuals who aspired to or were associated with the qualities of a gentleman or nobleman.
The surname Gentner is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gentner 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 Gentner is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Gentner in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Gentner using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.