About Patent
The surname Patent is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "patent," meaning "open" or "public." It was originally used as a nickname for someone who was open or frank in their manner or someone who held a public office. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.
The surname Patent is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Patent based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Patent in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Patent using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.