About Hanten
The surname Hanten is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "hant," meaning "hand." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who had a distinctive or skilled hand, such as a craftsman or a surgeon. The name may have also been given to someone who had a physical characteristic or mannerism associated with the hand. Overall, the surname Hanten signifies a connection to manual dexterity or hand-related attributes.
The surname Hanten is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hanten 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 Hanten is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Hanten in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Hanten using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.