About Kanter
The surname Kanter is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kant," meaning "edge" or "border." It is an occupational surname that likely referred to someone who lived or worked near the edge or border of a settlement or property. The name may have also been given to someone who had a prominent or distinctive feature, such as a sharp or pointed nose, resembling an edge. Over time, variations of the surname Kanter have emerged in different regions, but the underlying meaning remains connected to the concept of an edge or border.
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The surname Kanter is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kanter 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 Kanter in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Kanter using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.