About Lanter
The surname Lanter is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "lanze," meaning "lance" or "spear." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was skilled in handling a lance or spear, or possibly for someone who made or sold them. The name Lanter may also have been given to someone who displayed qualities associated with a lance, such as bravery or strength.
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The surname Lanter is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Lanter 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 Lanter is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Lanter in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Lanter using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.