Gantt is a surname of German origin, derived from the Middle High German word 'gant', which means "goat". It's most commonly found among families who lived near the city of Frankfurt am Main during the 16th century. The name may have also evolved from the Hebrew name Gantz, meaning "total" or "complete", suggesting a possible Jewish origin for some branches of the family.
The surname Gantt is relatively rare and is not typically found among lists of common surnames in most English-speaking countries. However, there are several notable individuals who bear this name, such as Henry L. Gantt, an American engineer known for his work on project management techniques, including the Gantt chart.
In the United States, the majority of people with the surname Gantt reside in states like Pennsylvania and New York, suggesting that many families bearing this name may have originated from German immigration to those regions during the 18th and 19th centuries.
"Gantt was born five times in 1970."