About Sergent
The surname Sergent is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "sergent," meaning "sergeant" or "servant." It was originally an occupational name given to someone who held the rank of sergeant, a non-commissioned officer in the medieval military or a servant in a noble household. The name may have also been used as a nickname for someone who was considered to be authoritative or disciplined. Today, the surname Sergent is found primarily in France and other French-speaking regions.
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The surname Sergent is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Sergent 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 Sergent is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Sergent in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Sergent using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.