Panter

An occupational surname, from Middle English panter (“manager of the pantry and food”).

Panter (plural Panters)

1. A surname from Middle English.

• According to the 2010 United States Census, Panter is the 18208^th most common surname in the United States, belonging to 1528 individuals. Panter is most common among White (93.26%) individuals.

• Hanks, Patrick, editor (2003), “Panter”, in Dictionary of American Family Names, volume 3, New York City: Oxford University Press, →ISBN.

• -pteran, Parten, arpent, enrapt, entrap, parent, trepan

Panter m (strong, genitive Panters, plural Panter)

1. Alternative form of Panther

• The spelling Panter has been an optional spelling since the German spelling reform of 1996 (the Rechtschreibreform).