Bent
Bent Meaning & Origin
About Bent
The surname Bent is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It could be a topographic name for someone who lived on a piece of land that was bent or curved, derived from the Old English word "beonet." Alternatively, it could be a nickname for someone who was flexible or had a crooked or bent physique. Lastly, it could also be a variant spelling of the surname Bennett, derived from the medieval given name Benedict, meaning "blessed." The exact meaning of the surname Bent would depend on the specific family's history and origin.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Bent is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Bent: 4,785
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 7001
- Frequency per 100k people: 1.62
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bent based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Bent in Braille
Here's how to represent Bent in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Bent using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Bent using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
