Explore the Family Name Kanter
The meaning of Kanter
1. German, Dutch, and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Kantor. 2. German: topographic name for someone living at the edge of a settlement or in a corner, or a habitational name for someone from a place called Kant (see Kant). 3. German: from the medieval personal name Ganthart. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Isadore, Mayer, Ari, Herschel, Shira, Yakov.
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How common is the last name Kanter in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kanter has increased between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname moved up from the 11,188th spot in 2000 to the 8,285th position in 2010, representing a change of approximately 25.95%. In terms of actual count, the number of individuals with this last name also saw significant growth, going from 2,600 in 2000 to 4,000 in 2010, an increase of 53.85%. This shift is reflected in the rise of proportion per 100,000 people, which went from 0.96 to 1.36, marking a 41.67% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,188 | #8,285 | 25.95% |
| Count | 2,600 | 4,000 | 53.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.96 | 1.36 | 41.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kanter
In regards to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kanter, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals several shifts between 2000 and 2010. While the majority of Kanters identified as White both in 2000 (96.00%) and in 2010 (94.00%), there was a slight decrease in this percentage over the decade. At the same time, there were increases in other categories. Asian/Pacific Islander representation rose from 0.85% to 1.33%, and those identifying as Hispanic went from 1.27% to 2.23%. Furthermore, some Kanters began identifying with two or more races, moving from 1.00% in 2000 to 1.30% in 2010. Additionally, there were no Kanters identifying as Black or American Indian/Alaskan Native in 2000, but by 2010, these categories represented 0.90% and 0.25% of Kanters respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96% | 94% | -2.08% |
| Hispanic | 1.27% | 2.23% | 75.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.85% | 1.33% | 56.47% |
| Two or More Races | 1% | 1.3% | 30% |
| Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.25% | 0% |
Kanter ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Kanter is Ashkenazi Jewish, which comprises 56.1% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (14.8%) and French & German (11.9%). Additional ancestries include Eastern European, Italian, Scandinavian, Indigenous American, and Spanish & Portuguese.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| Ashkenazi Jewish | 56.1% |
| British & Irish | 14.8% |
| French & German | 11.9% |
| Other | 17.2% |
Possible origins of the surname Kanter
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Kanter have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 44.70% |
| Tyne And Wear, United Kingdom | 44.70% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 44.70% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 44.70% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 43.40% |
What Kanter haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Kanter is J-L26, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup J-L26 is descended from haplogroup J-M304. Other common haplogroups include E-M5021 and R-M417, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Kushner, Goldfarb, Jaffe, Millman, Mendelson, Schiff, Levenson, Pastor, Hyman, Neves.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Kanter surname are: K1a1b1a, H1, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins J-M304Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Kanter have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Kanter" Surname 32.1%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Cheek Dimples
Small indentations that appear on the cheeks when a person smiles.
"Kanter" Surname 28.6%
23andMe Users 37.6%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Kanter" Surname 12.2%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Kanter" Surname 15.4%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Kanter?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Kanter are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition