Regent

Regent Meaning & Origin

About Regent
The surname Regent is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "regent," meaning "ruler" or "governor." It was originally used as a title for someone who acted as a ruler or governor in the absence or incapacity of the monarch. Over time, the surname Regent became a hereditary surname, passed down through generations, and is now primarily used as a family name.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Regent: 139
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 123796
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Regent 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 Regent is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
RJNT
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
RA
πŸ”Š Soundex
R02053
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
R IY1 JH AH0 N T
🌐 IPA
/ˈriΚ€Ι™nt/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('RJNT', 'RKNT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R253

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Regent in Braille

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

The name Regent in braille

How to sign the name Regent using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Regent using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Regent in sign language

Numerology