About Kalantar
The surname Kalantar is of Persian origin and is derived from the title "Kalantar," which means "village headman" or "chief" in Persian. It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals who held positions of authority and leadership in their communities. The name signifies a person who was responsible for overseeing the affairs of a village or a specific area, often acting as a judge or administrator. Today, individuals with the surname Kalantar can be found in various parts of the world, particularly in Iran and among the Iranian diaspora.
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The surname Kalantar is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kalantar 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 Kalantar in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Kalantar using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.