TheNameDBPanter
OccupationalMeaning
Occupational surname referring to someone who made or sold pans, or possibly a variant of 'panther.'
Etymology
Derived from Middle English 'panter,' referring to a maker or seller of pans, from Old French 'panne.' Alternatively, it may relate to 'panther,' though this derivation is less certain.
About the Panter Surname
An occupational surname indicating an ancestor who worked with pans in a craft or commercial capacity. The name reflects medieval English occupational naming practices.
Distribution
Found in England and English-speaking countries.
Notable Bearers
Limited historical documentation