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Gents in the USA13759th
most common last name in the USAHistorical figures and celebrities called Gent
AndyGent
Andy Gent is a British production designer known for his work on stop-motion animated films such as 'Fantastic Mr. Fox' and 'Isle of Dogs.'BruceGent
Bruce Gent is a former Australian rules footballer who played for Richmond in the Victorian Football League (VFL) during the 1980s.DorothyGent
Dorothy Gent was an English footballer who played as a forward for the Dick, Kerr's Ladies team in the early 20th century.Jacques-LouisGentil
Jacques-Louis Gentil was a French naval officer and explorer who made significant contributions to the mapping of Pacific islands.JosephGent
Joseph Gent was an English cricketer who played as a wicket-keeper for Warwickshire in the late 19th century.JohnGent
John Gent was an English cricketer who played as a right-handed batsman for Yorkshire and England in the late 19th century.LesterGent
Lester Gent was an American football player who played as a fullback for the Green Bay Packers in the National Football League (NFL) during the 1930s.PaulGent
Paul Gent is a British former racing cyclist who competed in the 1988 Summer Olympics and later became a coach and sports director.SteveGent
Steve Gent is a former Australian rules footballer who played for Hawthorn in the Australian Football League (AFL) during the 1990s.WarrenGent
Warren Gent is a Canadian former ice hockey player who played as a defenseman for the Pittsburgh Penguins in the National Hockey League (NHL) during the 1980s.Gent Genealogy
OriginsThe surname 'Gent' is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word 'gentil', meaning 'noble' or 'gentle'. It may have originally been a nickname or epithet for someone who behaved in a noble or gracious manner.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Gent' is found in various English-speaking countries, including the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Gent' include 'Gentile' and 'Gentiles'.
Migration and ImmigrationThe name 'Gent' has been carried by immigrants to various countries, especially during periods of British colonization and migration.