About Dent
The surname Dent is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "denu," meaning "valley." It is a locational surname, typically given to someone who lived near or in a valley. The name Dent has variations such as Dente and Dents, and it can also be a topographical surname for someone who lived near a prominent dent or hollow in the landscape.
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The surname Dent is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Dent 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 Dent is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Dent in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Dent using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.