About Tennent
The surname Tennent is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old French word "tenent" or "tenant," meaning "holder" or "occupier." It was originally used as an occupational name for someone who held or rented land from a feudal lord. Over time, the surname Tennent has evolved and can be found in various spellings, such as Tennant or Tenant. Today, it is a relatively uncommon surname that is primarily associated with individuals of Scottish descent.
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The surname Tennent is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Tennent 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 Tennent is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Tennent in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Tennent using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.