About Sargent
The surname Sargent is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "sergent," meaning "servant" or "officer." It was originally an occupational name given to someone who held a position of authority or served as a sergeant, a non-commissioned officer in the military or a servant in a noble household. The name Sargent has variations in spelling, such as Sergeant or Serjeant, and can be found in various English-speaking countries.
The surname Sargent is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Sargent 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 Sargent in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Sargent using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.