Carter (surname)
This article is about the surname Carter. For other uses, see Carter.Carter is a
family name. Within the
United States, it is ranked as the 40th-most common surname.
[U.S. Census Bureau; "Frequently Occurring First Names and Surnames From the 1990 Census, (Table) Name Files dist.all.last"; published May 9, 1995; ]Carter is of
English origin and is an occupational name given to one who transports goods by cart or wagon. The name is derived from
Anglo-Norman caretier, which is further derived from the
Old French caret ("carrier"). An alternate derivation may be the
Gaelic term for tourist or sojourner,
cairtear.
[About.com; "Genealogy: Name Meaning and Origin"; ; retrieved August 9, 2006]*
Aaron Carter (1987–), American pop singer, twin brother of Angel Carter
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Allister Carter, an English professional snooker player
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Amon G. Carter, Sr. (1879–1955), publisher of the newspaper Fort Worth
Star-Telegram*
Amy Carter (1967–), American youngest child of former U.S. president Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn Carter
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Andre Carter (1979–), American professional football player
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Angel Carter (1987–), American fashion model, twin sister of Aaron Carter
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Angela Carter (1940–1992), English novelist and journalist
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Anne Hill Carter, (1773–1829), American, mother of Confederate General Robert E. Lee
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Anson Carter (1974–), Canadian professional ice hockey player
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Anthony Carter NBA player, currently with the Minnesota Timberwolves
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A. P. Carter (1891–1960), American country music musician, founder of the Carter Family musical group
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Asa Earl Carter (1925–1979), American speechwriter to Governor George Wallace of Alabama, novelist under the pseudonym Forrest Carter
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Ashton Carter (contemporary), American professor at Harvard University
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Benny Carter (1907–2003) American jazz musician
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Betty Carter (1930–1998), American jazz singer
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Billy Carter (1937–1988), American younger brother of U.S. President Jimmy Carter
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Bo Carter (dates unknown), American blues musician
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Bob Carter (contemporary), father of Nick Carter, Aaron Carter, and Angel Carter
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Brad Carter (contemporary), founder of Phone Losers of America
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Brandon Carter (1942–) theoretical physicist, noted for work on the properties of black holes
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Bunchy Carter ([?]–1969), American activist in the Black Panther Party
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Bunny Carter (contemporary), American illustrator
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Carlene Carter (1955–) American country singer, daughter of June Carter Cash
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Charles Joseph Carter, also known as "Carter the Great" (1874–1936), American stage magician
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Charles Newell Carter (1967–), American politician from North Carolina
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Chris Carter (1956–), American screenwriter and producer:
The X-Files*
Chris Carter (contemporary), New Zealand politician and a member of Cabinet
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Clarence Carter (1936–), American singer and musician
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Cris Carter (1965–) American professional football player
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Dale Carter (1969–) American professional football player
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Daniel Carter (contemporary), American free jazz saxophone, flute, clarinet, and trumpet player
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Daniel Carter, (1982–), New Zealand rugby union player
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Darren Carter (1983–), English football player
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Dave Carter (1952–2002), American folk singer and songwriter
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David Carter (1952–), New Zealand politician, member of the National Party
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Deana Carter (1966–), American singer-songwriter of country music
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Desmond Keith Carter (1967–2002), American who was executed in North Carolina for a 1992 murder
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Dixie Carter (1939–), American actress
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Don Carter (dates unknown), founder and former owner of the Dallas Mavericks
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Duane Carter (contemporary), American Formula One driver in the Indianapolis 500
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Dudley C. Carter (1891–1991), Canadian-American woodcarver whose work was influenced by First Nations people in British Columbia
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E. Graydon Carter (contemporary), Canadian-born editor of
Vanity Fair, co-founder of
Spy*
Elizabeth Carter (1717–1806), British writer
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Elliott Carter (1908–), American classical music composer
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Evelyn John Webb-Carter Colonel of The Regiment of The Duke of Wellington's Regiment West Riding)
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Frances Ann Tasker Carter (1738-1787), wife of Robert Carter, wealthy Virginia plantation owner. (see article)
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Forrest Carter, pseudonym of Asa Earl Carter
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Fred Carter (1945–), American former professional basketball player
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Frederick Bowker Terrington Carter (1819–1900), Canadian premier of Newfoundland 1865–1869
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Gary Carter (1954–), nicknamed "The Kid", American professional baseball player
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Gentleman Jim Carter (contemporary), American radio disc jockey in the 1970s and 1980s
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George R. Carter, American politician, territorial governor of Hawaii 1903–1907
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Gerald Emmett Cardinal Carter (1912–2003), Canadian Archbishop of Toronto
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Glenn Carter (contemporary), English actor and singer, and songwriter
*Gloria Carter, same as
Gloria Carter Spann, motorcyclist and sister of
Jimmy Carter*
Hamish Carter (1971–), New Zealand triathlete
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Hazel Carter (dates unknown) American who stowed away on a ship to France during World War I to be with her husband
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Helena Bonham Carter (1966–), British actress
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Herbert Augustine Carter ([?]–1916), English recipient of the Victoria Cross
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Hodding Carter II (1907–1972), American journalist and author
*Hodding Carter III (contemporary), American White House aide to President Jimmy Carter, son of Hodding Carter II
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Howard Carter (1874–1939), English archaeologist and Egyptologist
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James Carter (1969–), American jazz musician
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Jane Carter (contemporary), mother of Nick Carter, Aaron Carter, and Angel Carter
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Jason Carter (1960–), British actor
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Jenny Carter (1931–), Canadian politician, former cabinet minister
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Jerome Carter (1963–), American High Jumper, former Co-American Record Holder, 1988
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Jimmy Carter (1924–), American politician, 39th President of the United States 1977–1981
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Jimmy Carter (1923–1994), world lightweight boxing champion
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Joanne Carter (1980–), Australian figure skating Olympian
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Joe Carter (1960–), American professional baseball player
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Joey Carter (1993–), author of many short stories
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John Carter (contemporary), American politician, representative from Texas
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John Carter (1928–1991), American jazz musician
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John Carter (1950–) New Zealand politician, member of the National Party
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Johnny Carter (1947–), American gospel singer and record producer
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Ken Carter (contemporary), American former high school basketball coach in Richmond, California
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Kevin Carter (1961–1994), South African photojournalist
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Lance Carter (1974–), American professional baseball player
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Leslie Carter (contemporary), American pop singer
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Leslie Carter (aka Fruitbat) (contemporary), British indie musician
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Lillian Carter (1898–1983), known as "Miss Lillian", mother of American President Jimmy Carter
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Lin Carter (1930–1988), American science fiction/fantasy author and editor
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Lynda Carter (1951–), American actress:
Wonder Woman*
Martin Carter (1927–1997) Guyanese Poet
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Matt Carter (contemporary), English General Secretary of the Labour Party
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Matthew Carter (1937–) American designer of digital fonts
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Maybelle Carter (1909–1978), American country music musician
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Nell Carter (1948–2003), American singer and actress
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Nelson Victor Carter ([?]–1916), English recipient of the Victoria Cross
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Nickolas Gene Carter (1980–), American pop singer, brother of Angel Carter and Aaron Carter
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[Nicholas John Carter (1962–), quick witted British radio presenter (Radio Caroline)
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Nina Carter (1951–), British topless model
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Peter Carter-Ruck (1914–2003), English lawyer specializing in libel cases
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Quincy Carter (1977–), American professional football player
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Raich Carter (1913–1994), English footballer
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Ralph Carter (1961–), American actor
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Robert Carter (1727–1804), American plantation owner and one of the founding fathers of the United States
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Robert Carter (1955–), English novelist
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Ron Carter (1937–), American jazz bassist
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Rosalynn Carter (1927–) American former First Lady of the United States, wife of Jimmy Carter
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Rubin "Hurricane" Carter (1937–), American boxer 1961–1966
*Ruth Carter, same as
Ruth Carter Stapleton*
Sara Carter (1898–1979), American country music musician
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Shawn Carter, Rapper known as
Jay-Z*
Shayne Carter (1964–), New Zealand rock singer
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Sonny Carter (1947–1991), American astronaut
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Stacy Carter (1971–), known as Miss Kitty or The Kat, American professional wrestler
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Stephen L. Carter (1954–), American law professor, legal- and social-policy writer, columnist, and novelist
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Sydney Carter (1915–2004), English poet and songwriter: "Lord of the Dance"
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Thomas Carter (contemporary), American film director:
Swing Kids,
Save the Last Dance,
Coach Carter*
Thomas "Tom" F. Carter (contemporary), American inventor of the Carterfone
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Vince Carter (1977–), American professional basketball player
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Wilf Carter (1904–1996), also known as Montana Slim, Canadian-American country music singer and yodeler
