Carter is a family name. Within the United States, it is ranked as the 40th-most common surname.^[1] A family name, surname, or last name is the part of a persons name that indicates to what family he or she belongs to. ...

Origin

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.^[2] Motto: (French for God and my right) Anthem: God Save the King/Queen Capital London (de facto) Largest city London Official language(s) English (de facto) Unification    - by Athelstan AD 927  Area    - Total 130,395 km² (1st in UK)   50,346 sq mi  Population    - 2006 est. ... Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... Old French was the Romance dialect continuum spoken in territories corresponding roughly to the northern half of modern France and parts of Belgium and Switzerland from around 1000 to 1300 A.D. It was known at the time as the langue doïl to distinguish it from the langue... The Goidelic languages (also sometimes called the Gaelic languages or collectively Gaelic) are one of two major divisions of modern-day Insular Celtic languages (the other being the Brythonic languages). ...

Notable persons surnamed Carter

• Aaron Carter (1987–), American pop singer, twin brother of Angel Carter
• Allister Carter, an English professional snooker player
• 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
• Andre Carter (1979–), American professional football player
• Angel Carter (1987–), American fashion model, twin sister of Aaron Carter
• Angela Carter (1940–1992), English novelist and journalist
• Anne Hill Carter, (1773–1829), American, mother of Confederate General Robert E. Lee
• Anson Carter (1974–), Canadian professional ice hockey player
• Anthony Carter NBA player, currently with the Minnesota Timberwolves
• A. P. Carter (1891–1960), American country music musician, founder of the Carter Family musical group
• Arnold Carter (1918-1989), American baseball player
• Asa Earl Carter (1925–1979), American speechwriter to Governor George Wallace of Alabama, novelist under the pseudonym Forrest Carter
• Ashton Carter (contemporary), American professor at Harvard University
• Benny Carter (1907–2003) American jazz musician
• Betty Carter (1930–1998), American jazz singer
• Billy Carter (1937–1988), American younger brother of U.S. President Jimmy Carter
• Bo Carter (dates unknown), American blues musician
• Bob Carter (contemporary), father of Nick Carter, Aaron Carter, and Angel Carter
• Brad Carter (contemporary), founder of Phone Losers of America
• Brandon Carter (1942–) theoretical physicist, noted for work on the properties of black holes
• Bunchy Carter ([?]–1969), American activist in the Black Panther Party
• Bunny Carter (contemporary), American illustrator
• Carlene Carter (1955–) American country singer, daughter of June Carter Cash
• Charles Joseph Carter, also known as "Carter the Great" (1874–1936), American stage magician
• Charles Newell Carter (1967–), American politician from North Carolina
• Chris Carter (1956–), American screenwriter and producer: The X-Files
• Chris Carter (contemporary), New Zealand politician and a member of Cabinet
• Clarence Carter (1936–), American singer and musician
• Cris Carter (1965–) American professional football player
• Dale Carter (1969–) American professional football player
• Daniel Carter (contemporary), American free jazz saxophone, flute, clarinet, and trumpet player
• Daniel Carter, (1982–), New Zealand rugby union player
• Darren Carter (1983–), English football player
• Dave Carter (1952–2002), American folk singer and songwriter
• David Carter (1952–), New Zealand politician, member of the National Party
• Deana Carter (1966–), American singer-songwriter of country music
• Desmond Keith Carter (1967–2002), American who was executed in North Carolina for a 1992 murder
• Dixie Carter (1939–), American actress
• Don Carter (dates unknown), founder and former owner of the Dallas Mavericks
• Duane Carter (contemporary), American Formula One driver in the Indianapolis 500
• Dudley C. Carter (1891–1991), Canadian-American woodcarver whose work was influenced by First Nations people in British Columbia
• E. Graydon Carter (contemporary), Canadian-born editor of Vanity Fair, co-founder of Spy
• Elizabeth Carter (1717–1806), British writer
• Elliott Carter (1908–), American classical music composer
• Evelyn John Webb-Carter Colonel of The Regiment of The Duke of Wellington's Regiment West Riding)
• Frances Ann Tasker Carter (1738-1787), wife of Robert Carter, wealthy Virginia plantation owner. (see article)
• Forrest Carter, pseudonym of Asa Earl Carter
• Fred Carter (1945–), American former professional basketball player
• Frederick Bowker Terrington Carter (1819–1900), Canadian premier of Newfoundland 1865–1869
• Gary Carter (1954–), nicknamed "The Kid", American professional baseball player
• Gentleman Jim Carter (contemporary), American radio disc jockey in the 1970s and 1980s
• George R. Carter, American politician, territorial governor of Hawaii 1903–1907
• Gerald Emmett Cardinal Carter (1912–2003), Canadian Archbishop of Toronto
• 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
• Hazel Carter (dates unknown) American who stowed away on a ship to France during World War I to be with her husband
• Helena Bonham Carter (1966–), British actress
• Herbert Augustine Carter ([?]–1916), English recipient of the Victoria Cross
• 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
• Howard Carter (1874–1939), English archaeologist and Egyptologist
• James Carter (1969–), American jazz musician
• James G. Carter (1795-1849), American politician, "Father of the American Normal School"
• Jane Carter (contemporary), mother of Nick Carter, Aaron Carter, and Angel Carter
• Jason Carter (1960–), British actor
• Jenny Carter (1931–), Canadian politician, former cabinet minister
• [Jerome Carter]] (1963–), American High Jumper, former Co-American Record Holder, 1988
• Jim Carter (1950-) Athens, GA UGA'72; BSED; baseball; baseball coach-college, h.s. and ex-scout
• Jimmy Carter (James Earl Carter, Jr.) (October 1, 1924-) 39th President of the United States (1977–1981) and 2002 Nobel Peace laureate
• Jimmy Carter (1923–1994), world lightweight boxing champion
• Joanne Carter (1980–), Australian figure skating Olympian
• Joe Carter (1960–), American professional baseball player
• John Carter (contemporary), American politician, representative from Texas
• John Carter (1928–1991), American jazz musician
• John Carter (1950–) New Zealand politician, member of the National Party
• Johnny Carter (1947–), American gospel singer and record producer
• June Carter, Country singer and wife of Johnny Cash
• Ken Carter (contemporary), American former high school basketball coach in Richmond, California
• Kevin Carter (1961–1994), South African photojournalist
• Lance Carter (1974–), American professional baseball player
• Leslie Carter (contemporary), American pop singer
• Leslie Carter (aka Fruitbat) (contemporary), British indie musician
• Lillian Carter (1898–1983), known as "Miss Lillian", mother of American President Jimmy Carter
• Lin Carter (1930–1988), American science fiction/fantasy author and editor
• Lynda Carter (1951–), American actress: Wonder Woman
• Martin Carter (1927–1997) Guyanese Poet
• Matt Carter (contemporary), English General Secretary of the Labour Party
• Matthew Carter (1937–) American designer of digital fonts
• Maybelle Carter (1909–1978), American country music musician
• Nell Carter (1948–2003), American singer and actress
• Nelson Victor Carter ([?]–1916), English recipient of the Victoria Cross
• Nickolas Gene Carter (1980–), American pop singer, brother of Angel Carter and Aaron Carter
• Nicholas John Carter (1962–), quick witted British radio presenter (Radio Caroline)
• Nina Carter (1951–), British topless model
• Peter Carter-Ruck (1914–2003), English lawyer specializing in libel cases
• Quincy Carter (1977–), American professional football player
• Raich Carter (1913–1994), English footballer
• Ralph Carter (1961–), American actor
• Robert Carter (1727–1804), American plantation owner and one of the founding fathers of the United States
• Robert Carter (1955–), English novelist
• Ron Carter (1937–), American jazz bassist
• Rosalynn Carter (1927–) American former First Lady of the United States, wife of Jimmy Carter
• Rubin "Hurricane" Carter (1937–), American boxer 1961–1966
• Ruth Carter, same as Ruth Carter Stapleton
• Sara Carter (1898–1979), American country music musician
• Shawn Carter, Rapper known as Jay-Z
• Shayne Carter (1964–), New Zealand rock singer
• Sonny Carter (1947–1991), American astronaut
• Stacy Carter (1971–), known as Miss Kitty or The Kat, American professional wrestler
• Stephen L. Carter (1954–), American law professor, legal- and social-policy writer, columnist, and novelist
• Sydney Carter (1915–2004), English poet and songwriter: "Lord of the Dance"
• Thomas Carter (contemporary), American film director: Swing Kids, Save the Last Dance, Coach Carter
• Vince Carter (1977–), American professional basketball player
• Wilf Carter (1904–1996), also known as Montana Slim, Canadian-American country music singer and yodeler

Aaron Charles Carter[1] (born December 7, 1987)[1] is the younger brother of singer Nick Carter. ... Allister Carter, was born in England in 1979 and became a professional snooker player in 1996. ... Amon G. Carter, Sr. ... Amy Lynn Carter Wentzel (born October 19, 1967) is the only daughter of U.S. president Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalynn. ... Andre Carter (born May 12, 1979 in San Jose, California) is an NFL player who currently plays outside linebacker for the Washington Redskins. ... Angel Charisma Carter (born December 7, 1987 in Tampa, Florida) is an American fashion model who is also famous for being the sister of Backstreet Boys member Nick Carter and of Aaron Carter. ... Angela Carter (May 7, 1940 – February 16, 1992) was an English novelist and journalist, known for her post-feminist magical realist and science fiction works. ... Anne Hill (Carter) Lee (1773-1829) married Henry Lee III (Light Horse Harry Lee) in 1793 at Shirley Plantation in Charles City County, Virginia where she had been born. ... Anson Carter (born June 6, 1974 in Scarborough, Ontario, Canada) is a Canadian professional ice hockey right winger in the National Hockey League who has played for the Washington Capitals, Boston Bruins, Edmonton Oilers, New York Rangers, Los Angeles Kings, Vancouver Canucks and Columbus Blue Jackets. ... Anthony Bernard Carter (born 16 June 1975 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin) is a professional basketball player in the NBA. After a college career at the University of Hawaii, Carter went unselected in the NBA draft. ... A.P. Carter (December 15, 1891 - November 7, 1960) was an American Country music musician. ... Arnold Lee Carter (March 14, 1918 - April 12, 1989) was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the Cincinnati Reds in 1944 and 1945. ... Asa Earl Carter (September 4, 1925–June 7, 1979) was a speechwriter for segregationist Governor George Wallace of Alabama, whom he later ran against in his own unsuccessful gubernatorial campaign. ... Ashton Carter is a United States national security professional. ... Bennett Lester Carter (August 8, 1907 – July 12, 2003) was an American jazz alto saxophonist, trumpeter, composer, arranger, and bandleader. ... Betty Carter Betty Carter (May 16, 1929 – September 26, 1998) was a prominent American jazz singer, who was renowned for her improvisational techniques. ... Billy and Jimmy Carter William Alton Billy Carter (March 29, 1937 – September 25, 1988), the younger brother of United States President Jimmy Carter, was born in Plains, Georgia. ... Armenter Bo Carter Chatmon Armenter Bo Carter Chatmon was born March 21, 1893 in Bolton, Mississippi & died in Memphis, Tennessee on September 21, 1964. ... Robert Gene Bob Carter is the father of the Backstreet Boys-member Nick Carter and the singer Aaron Carter. ... Bradley Brad Carter (born 10 May 1980), is a member of New Zealand group, Steriogram. ... Brandon Carter is a theoretical physicist, most famous for his work on the properties of black holes and for introducing the anthropic principle. ... Alprentice Bunchy Carter founded the Southern California chapter of the Black Panther Party. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Charles Joseph Carter (1874 - 1936) was an American stage magician, also known as Carter the Great. ... Charles Newell Carter (born 9 May 1967) is a Democratic politician from North Carolina; he served two terms in the North Carolina General Assembly. ... Chris Carter (born October 13, 1956) is an American Jewish screenwriter and producer, best known as the creator of The X-Files. ... Chris Carter Christopher Joseph Carter is a New Zealand politician and a member of Cabinet. ... Clarence Carter (born 14 January 1936, Montgomery, Alabama) is a singer and musician. ... Cris Carter (born November 25, 1965 in Troy, Ohio) is a former American football player. ... Dale Carter (born November 28, 1969) is an American Football cornerback who has played for the Denver Broncos (1999-2000), Kansas City Chiefs (1992-1998), Minnesota Vikings (2001), New Orleans Saints (2002-2003), and Baltimore Ravens (2003-). In 1992 Carter was chosen as the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year. ... Daniel Carter is an American free jazz saxophone, flute, clarinet, and trumpet player active mainly in New York City since the early 1970s. ... Daniel William Carter (born 5 March 1982 in Christchurch, New Zealand) is a New Zealand rugby union footballer. ... Darren Carter (born December 18, 1983 in Solihull, England) is an English football player and midfielder who currently plays for Birmingham City F.C. as a midfielder. ... Dave Carter (August 13, 1952-July 19, 2002) was an American folk singer and songwriter who self-described his style as post-modern mythic American folk music. ... David Carter (1952 - ) is a New Zealand politician. ... Deana Kay Carter (born January 4, 1966 in Nashville, Tennessee, USA) is an American singer-songwriter who records country music. ... Categories: Stub | 1967 births | 2002 deaths ... Dixie Carter in a 1986 Designing Women episode Dixie Virginia Carter (born May 25, 1939) is an American actress noted for her portrayals of Southern women. ... Don Carter was born into a poor family in Arkansas in 1933. ... Duane Carter was a Formula One driver (Indy 500 only) from the United States. ... Signature of Dudley C. Carter on his carving of Chief Spokan Garry. ... Edward Graydon Carter is the editor of Vanity Fair. ... Elizabeth Carter (1717 - 1806) was a miscellaneous writer, born at Deal, daughter of a clergyman. ... Elliott Cook Carter, Jr. ... Major-General Sir Evelyn John Webb-Carter KCVO OBE is the Colonel of The Regiment of The Duke of Wellingtons Regiment (West Riding). ... Frances Ann Tasker (1738–1787) was born in Annapolis, Maryland. ... Forrest Carter, (September 4, 1925 – June 7, 1979) was the pseudonym of Asa Earl Carter, an American novelist. ... Frederick James Carter (born February 14, 1945 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is a former professional basketball player and head coach. ... Gary Edmund Carter (born April 8, 1954), also nicknamed The Kid, has been regarded as one of the top hitting Major League Baseball catchers in baseball history. ... Gentleman Jim Carters claim to fame is that he never lost a ratings book. ... George R. Carter, formally George Robert Carter, was the Territorial Governor of Hawaii from 1903 to 1907. ... Gerald Emmett Cardinal Carter (March 1, 1912 - April 6, 2003) was the Archbishop of Toronto. ... This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ... Gloria Carter Spann (October 22, 1926 in Plains, Georgia–March 5, 1990 in Americus, Georgia) was a sister of former President of the United States Jimmy Carter. ... This article is becoming very long. ... Hamish Clive Carter (born 28 April 1971 in Auckland) is a New Zealand triathlete, who competed in the triathlon at the 2000 Summer Olympics, finishing in 26th place. ... Hazel Carter During World War I, Hazel Carter of Douglas, Arizona stowed away on a ship to France to stay with her soldier husband. ... Helena Bonham Carter (born May 26, 1966) is an Oscar-nominated English actress. ... Herbert Augustine Carter was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. ... This article is about Hodding Carter II, the journlalist. ... Plate LXXA shows detail on a ceremonial walking staff found buried with Tutankhamun; it depicts the two foes, or the Northern and Southern enemies of Egypt. ... James Carter (b. ... James G. Carter, (1795-1849) was a Massachusetts State Legislator and education reformer. ... A normal school is an institution for training teachers. ... Nick Carter can refer to more than one person or character: Nick Carter (singer), a member of the popular music boy band The Backstreet Boys. ... Jason Carter as Marcus Cole in Babylon 5 Jason Brian Carter (born September 23, 1960 in London) is a British actor, best known for his role as dashing Ranger Marcus Cole on the science fiction television series Babylon 5. ... Jenny Carter (born December 26, 1931 in Worcester Park, Surrey, England) is a former politician in Ontario, Canada. ... Jim Carter (born 1951) is a British actor noted for his roles on film and television. ... This article is becoming very long. ... Jimmy Carter (December 15, 1923 - September 21, 1994) was a world lightweight boxing champion. ... Joanne Jo Carter (b. ... Joseph Chris Carter (born March 7, 1960 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma) is a former right fielder in Major League Baseball who played from 1983 to 1998, most famous for hitting a home run to end the 1993 World Series, with the Toronto Blue Jays trailing 6-5 to the Philadelphia... John Carter is a Republican United States Congressional Representative from the 31st District in Texas. ... John Wallace Carter (24 September 1928 – 31 March 1991) was an American jazz clarinet, saxophone and flute player. ... John McGregor Carter (8 May 1950 - ) is a New Zealand politician, and member of the National Party. ... Johnny Fred Carter was born in Calhoun, GA, on June 5, 1947. ... June Carter Cash (born Valerie June Carter) (June 23, 1929 - May 15, 2003), middle daughter of Ezra (Eck) Carter and Maybelle Carter (Mother Maybelle), was a singer, songwriter, a member of the first country music recording stars, the Carter Family, and married to legendary singer Johnny Cash. ... Johnny Cash (born J. R. Cash, February 26, 1932 – September 12, 2003) was a multi Grammy Award-winning influential American country and rock and roll singer and songwriter. ... Ken Carter is an American business owner, education activist and former high school basketball coach. ... The image that haunted so many people. ... Lance Carter (born December 18, 1974 in Bradenton, Florida) is a relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who plays for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays (2002-present). ... This article or section is not written in the formal tone expected of an encyclopedia article. ... This article is about the musician. ... Bessie Lillian Gordy Carter (August 15, 1898 - October 30, 1983), was the mother of former president of the United States, Jimmy Carter. ... Linwood Vrooman Carter (June 9, 1930 - February 7, 1988) was an American author of science fiction and fantasy, as well as an editor and critic. ... Lynda Carter at the height of her fame in the 1970s. ... Martin Wylde Carter (1927-1997) was a Guyanese poet. ... Matt Carter is the General Secretary of the British Labour Party. ... Matthew Carter (born 1937) is a designer of digital fonts. ... Maybelle Carter (May 10, 1909 – October 23, 1978) was an American Country music musician. ... Nell Carter, as Nell Harper on Gimme a Break! Nell Carter (September 13, 1948 – January 23, 2003) was an American singer and film, stage and television actress. ... Grave/memorial at Royal Irish Rifles Churchyard, Laventie, France. ... Carters mugshot was taken in March 2005 after he was arrested for drunk driving. ... Nick Carter may refer to: Nick Carter (wiener), a member of the popular music boy band The Backstreet Boys Nick Carter (cyclist) (1924–2003), a cyclist from New Zealand, who competed in the 1948 Summer Olympics Nick Carter (tennis), a tennis player from United States MURS (real name Nick Carter... Nina Carter is a former Page Three girl from the 1970s. ... Peter Frederick Carter-Ruck (February 26, 1914-December 19, 2003) was an English lawyer, specialising in libel cases. ... Lavonya Quintelle Quincy Carter (born October 13, 1977) is an American former NFL quarterback who played for the Dallas Cowboys and New York Jets. ... One of the greatest English footballers of the pre-war era, Raich Carter was born in the Hendon area of Sunderland in 1914. ... Ralph Carter in Good Times Ralph Carter (born May 30, 1961 in New York City) is an American actor. ... Robert Councillor Carter, III (c. ... Robert Carter (b. ... Ron Carter (born May 4, 1937, Ferndale, Michigan) is an American jazz bassist. ... Eleanor Rosalynn Smith Carter (born August 18, 1927) is the wife of former President Jimmy Carter and was First Lady of the United States from 1977 to 1981. ... Rubin Hurricane Carter (born May 6, 1937), an African-American middleweight boxer between 1961 and 1966, is better known for his controversial convictions (1967, 1976) for three June 1966 murders in Paterson, New Jersey, and his subsequent release from prison in 1985. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Sara Carter (July 21, 1898 – January 8, 1979) was an American Country music musician. ... Jay-Z (aka the Jiggaman, HOV and Hova, born Shawn Carter on December 4, 1970 in Brooklyn, New York) is an African American rapper/hip hop artist and record label executive; one of the most popular and successful rappers of the late 1990s and early 2000s. ... Jay-Z (aka the Jigga, HOV and Hova, born Shawn Carter on December 4, 1970 in Brooklyn, New York) is an African American rapper/hip hop artist and record label executive; one of the most popular and successful rappers of the late 1990s and early 2000s. ... Shayne Carter was born in July, 1964 into a musical family. ... Manley Lanier Sonny Carter, Jr. ... Stacy Carter (born September 29, 1971 in Memphis, Tennessee), better known as Miss Kitty or The Kat, is an American former professional wrestler and valet. ... Stephen L. Carter born October 26, 1954 is an American law professor, legal- and social-policy writer, columnist, and novelist. ... Sydney Bertram Carter (6 May 1915–13 March 2004) was an English poet, songwriter, folk musician and Christian/Quaker, born in Camden Town, London. ... Thomas Carter is an African-American film and television director known for Swing Kids, Save the Last Dance with Julia Stiles, and Coach Carter with Samuel L. Jackson. ... Vincent Lamar Vince Carter (born January 26, 1977) is an American All-Star basketball player in the NBA. He currently plays for and co-captains, the New Jersey Nets. ... Wilf Carter (born December 18, 1904 in Port Hilford, Nova Scotia, Canada, died December 5, 1996 in Scottsdale, Arizona), also known as Montana Slim, was a Canadian country music singer and yodeler. ...

References

1. ^ U.S. Census Bureau; "Frequently Occurring First Names and Surnames From the 1990 Census, (Table) Name Files dist.all.last"; published May 9, 1995; <http://www.census.gov/genealogy/names/dist.all.last>
2. ^ About.com; "Genealogy: Name Meaning and Origin"; <http://genealogy.about.com/library/surnames/e/bl_name-CARTER.htm>; retrieved August 9, 2006