Cantu History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThis Spanish and Portugese topographic name Cantu meant 'one who dwelt on a patch of stoney ground, or near a quarrey'. It was also a metonymic occupational name for a quarry man or mason, originally rendered in the Latin form "Cantus" (the rim or edge of a wheel). Alternatively, the name could have been a local name, derived from the name of the place where the first person who brought it lived or had land. From the point of view of its etymology, this ancient word means "extremity or side", "tip or corner". From this information we can deduce that the first bearer of this surname probably lived near a quarry or in a fairly rocky place. Early Origins of the Cantu familyThe surname Cantu was first found in Aragon an ancient Kingdom of Spain. Early History of the Cantu familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Cantu research. Another 71 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1420 and 1875 are included under the topic Early Cantu History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Cantu Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Cañete, Canete, Canet, Caneta, Canette, Canetta, Canetons and many more. Early Notables of the Cantu familyMore information is included under the topic Early Cantu Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Cantu RankingIn the United States, the name Cantu is the 787th most popular surname with an estimated 37,305 people with that name. 1
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Cantu Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Cantu Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
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