Type Surname (from occupation)
Pronounced Pron. /ˈsɑɹ.d͡ʒənt/(American English) /ˈsɑː.d͡ʒənt/(British English)  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

Occupational name derived from Old French sergent meaning "servant", ultimately from Latin servire "to serve".

Related Names

VariantSargent(English)
Other Languages & CulturesSierżant(Polish)

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Entry updated December 1, 2024