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.
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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.
Ranking information for the surname Patent is not currently available.
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.