Argent

Argent Meaning & Origin

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.

๐ŸŒ Origin
๐Ÿ“ Surname Length
๐Ÿ’ฌ Number of Syllables
๐Ÿ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Argent is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Argent: 424
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 49,546
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.14

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.

Pronunciation

๐Ÿ“‡ Metaphone
ARJNT
๐Ÿ—ฝ NYSIIS
A
๐Ÿ”Š Soundex
A62053
๐ŸŽต Syllabic Pronunciation
AA1 R JH IH0 N T
๐ŸŒ IPA
/หˆษ‘rสคษชnt/
๐Ÿ”Š Double Metaphone
('ARJNT', 'ARKNT')
๐Ÿˆฏ Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A625

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Argent in Braille

Here's how to represent Argent in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Argent in braille

How to sign the name Argent using Sign Language

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.

The name Argent in sign language

Numerology