Trent
Trent Meaning & Origin
About Trent
The surname Trent is of English origin and is derived from the River Trent, which flows through central England. The name is believed to have originated as a locational surname, indicating that the bearer lived near or was associated with the river. The River Trent itself derives its name from the Celtic word "trisantona," meaning "trespasser" or "trespassing." Therefore, the surname Trent can be interpreted to mean "dweller by the River Trent" or "one who lives near the trespassing river."
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Trent is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Trent: 19,630
- Overall Popularity: 0.01%
- Ranking: 1824
- Frequency per 100k people: 6.65
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Trent based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Trent in Braille
Here's how to represent Trent in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Trent using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Trent using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
