Carter
The carter — wheels before engines.
CoreHistoric reach
The seat of Carter
Seat vacantChief
No chief yet. The seat awaits its first claimant — be the first to stake your name to Carter.
Current mission
No mission proclaimed. The chief, once seated, sets the clan’s public focus — a campaign, a contest, a piece of restoration, a year of remembrance.
The pledge surface for chiefdoms and missions is being built. Until it ships, register your name through the submit form.
Stake your name →What does the Carter name mean?
Occupational — carter, one who carts goods. Old Norse kartr influenced Middle English.
The history of Carter
Jimmy Carter was American; English Carters were Thames wharves and midwives (Angela Carter's line her own).
Frequently asked
What does the surname Carter mean?
Occupational — carter, one who carts goods. Old Norse kartr influenced Middle English.
Where does the Carter family come from?
The Carter family was historically based in London and South East in England, in particular London and South East.