The surname Kante was first found in Pomerania, where the family contributed greatly to the development of an emerging nation and would later play a large role in the political conflicts of the area. The family branched into many houses, many of which acquired estates and manors throughout the surrounding regions, where they played significant roles in the social and political affairs. Individual bearers of the name first mentioned in ancient chronicles include Arnold Cantor of Rostock in 1298, and Andreas Kanther of Stuttgart in 1498. The literal meaning of the name is the ecclesiastic position of cantor.
Early History of the Kante family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Kante research. Another 117 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1724, 1727 and 1804 are included under the topic Early Kante History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Kante Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Kanter, Canter, Kante, Cante, Kant, Cant, Kahnt, Kantt, Cantt, Kanther, Kanters, Cantor (Latin), Kantor, Kanthor, Canthor, Kanthen and many more.
Early Notables of the Kante family
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Migration of the Kante family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: David Kant, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1805.
