About Lanto
The surname Lanto is of Malagasy origin and is commonly found in Madagascar. It is derived from the Malagasy word "lanto," which means "gold." The surname Lanto likely originated as a nickname or an occupational name for someone associated with gold, such as a goldsmith or someone who worked with gold. It may also have been used as a prestigious name for individuals or families with a connection to wealth or prosperity.
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The surname Lanto is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Lanto 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 Lanto is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Lanto in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Lanto using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.