Sargent

Meaning

Servant or military officer.

Etymology

Derived from the Old French 'sergent,' which comes from Latin 'serviens,' the present participle of 'servire' meaning 'to serve.' The term originally referred to a feudal tenant or later to a military rank.

About the Name Sargent

Sargent is primarily an English surname derived from a feudal or military occupational term. It is occasionally used as a given name, particularly in English-speaking countries.

Notable Bearers

Historical People Named Sargent