SEARGEANT
Seargeant
Seargeant is a surname of English origin with historical roots. The name is derived from the occupation of a sergeant, indicating a non-commissioned officer of rank below a commissioned officer in the armed forces or police.
The surname Seargeant is considered to be a variant spelling of the more common surname Sergeant, which has its origins in medieval France. In England, the occupation of Sergeant was important and respected, with the term being used to refer to various roles such as estate manager, household officer, or a military officer.
The first recorded instance of the surname Seargeant dates back to the 11th century. Over the centuries, bearers of the surname have been found across various regions of England, with notable concentrations in counties like Yorkshire, Lancashire, and Kent.
Famous individuals bearing the surname Seargeant include John Seargeant, an influential philosopher and clergyman in the 18th century, whose works contributed to the understanding of metaphysics and epistemology.
The surname Seargeant is relatively rare compared to its variant Sergeant, but it remains a testament to England's rich history of occupations and hereditary surnames.
There are approximately 72 people named Seargeant in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Seargeant.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Max
Female