Cantu History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Italy
Spain

Family Crest Image (JPG) Heritage Series - 600 DPI

Early Origins of the Cantu family

The surname Cantu was first found in Lombardy (Italian: Lombardia), where the ancient ancestors of the Cantu family once lived. The name Cantu means "circular," or "rolling stone." The name is most likely toponymic in origin, meaning that it was taken from a geographic feature near the family's home; in this case, the family probably lived near a round and prominent rock.

Important Dates for the Cantu family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Cantu research. Another 44 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Cantu History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Cantu Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Cantu, Cantuti and others.

Early Notables of the Cantu family (pre 1700)

More information is included under the topic Early Cantu Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Cantu migration to the United States

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Typical Cantu Emigration from the United Kingdom to North America

Cantu Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Plutareo Cantu, aged 24, who landed in America, in 1895

Cantu Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Angela Cantu, aged 26, who immigrated to the United States from Milan, Italy, in 1905
Angelo Cantu, aged 23, who settled in America from Carbonara, Italy, in 1912
Francesco Cantu, aged 44, who immigrated to the United States from Palazzago, Italy, in 1913
Rinaldo Cantu, aged 18, who immigrated to the United States from Paloizzago, Italy, in 1913
Violante Cantu, aged 7, who landed in America from Pastringo, Verona, in 1916
... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)