Canty
“descendant of the satirist, from cáinteach”
The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.
Is Canty an Irish name?
Canty is a Gaelic name: it was formed in Irish, from an Irish ancestor, before English was spoken here. In Irish the name is Ó an Cháinte.
What does the surname Canty mean?
Canty (Irish: Ó an Cháinte) means “descendant of the satirist, from cáinteach”. Origin: Gaelic learned family.
Where in Ireland is the surname Canty from?
The historic homeland of the Canty name is Cork, Kerry, Limerick. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.
What is the Irish for Canty?
Ó an Cháinte. Related spellings: County, O'Canty.
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