About Argent
The surname Argent is of French origin and derives from the word "argent," meaning silver. It is an occupational surname given to individuals who worked with or traded in silver. The name may have been initially bestowed upon silversmiths, merchants, or individuals associated with the silver trade. As a surname, Argent signifies a family's historical connection to the silver industry or their association with the qualities associated with silver, such as purity, wealth, or prestige.
The surname Argent is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Argent based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Argent is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Argent in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Argent using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.