Kent Dann

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Kent Dann — English
72K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Kent Dann is a name that combines English origins. The first name Kent is a masculine given name of English origin. Kent is a male given name. It is also often a surname (see Kent (surname).) Notable people with the name include: Kent Benson (born 1954), American former collegiate and professional basketball player Kent Broadhurst (born 1940), American actor, playwright, screenwriter and painter Kent Cheng (born 1951), Hong Kong actor and director Kent Emanuel (born 1992), American professional baseball pitcher Kent Haruf (1943–2014), American novelist Kent Henry (1948–2009), American guitarist and songwriter Kent Hrbek (born 1960), former American Major League Baseball player Kent Kirk (born 1948), Danish . The surname Dann: Dann is an English surname. It is a toponymic surname which came from Middle English dene and Old English denu, "valley". Variant spellings include Dan and Dane. According to statistics compiled by Patrick Hanks on the basis of the 2011 United Kingdom census and the Census of Ireland 2011, 2,666 people on the island of Great Britain and 54 on the island of Ireland bore the surname Dann as of 2011. In the 1881 United Kingdom census there had been 1,858 people with the surname Dann, primarily at Kent, Sussex, London, and Norfolk. Kent is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 72K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Kent reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Kent

English

Kent is a male given name. It is also often a surname (see Kent (surname).) Notable people with the name include: Kent Benson (born 1954), American former collegiate and professional basketball player Kent Broadhurst (born 1940), American actor, playwright, screenwriter and painter Kent Cheng (born 1951), Hong Kong actor and director Kent Emanuel (born 1992), American professional baseball pitcher Kent Haruf (1943–2014), American novelist Kent Henry (1948–2009), American guitarist and songwriter Kent Hrbek (born 1960), former American Major League Baseball player Kent Kirk (born 1948), Danish .

Surname: Dann

English

Dann is an English surname. It is a toponymic surname which came from Middle English dene and Old English denu, "valley". Variant spellings include Dan and Dane. According to statistics compiled by Patrick Hanks on the basis of the 2011 United Kingdom census and the Census of Ireland 2011, 2,666 people on the island of Great Britain and 54 on the island of Ireland bore the surname Dann as of 2011. In the 1881 United Kingdom census there had been 1,858 people with the surname Dann, primarily at Kent, Sussex, London, and Norfolk.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Kent is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Kent by decade, based on birth registration data:

1900s
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Notable People Named Kent Dann

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Kent Dann:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

6
Soul Urge Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

5
Personality Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Kent?
The first name Kent originates from English. Kent is a male given name. It is also often a surname (see Kent (surname).) Notable people with the name include: Kent Benson (born 1954), American former collegiate and professional basketball player Kent Broadhurst (born 1940), American actor, playwright, screenwriter and painter Kent Cheng (born 1951), Hong Kong actor and director Kent Emanuel (born 1992), American professional baseball pitcher Kent Haruf (1943–2014), American novelist Kent Henry (1948–2009), American guitarist and songwriter Kent Hrbek (born 1960), former American Major League Baseball player Kent Kirk (born 1948), Danish .
When was Kent most popular?
The name Kent reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Dann?
The surname Dann originates from English. Dann is an English surname. It is a toponymic surname which came from Middle English dene and Old English denu, "valley". Variant spellings include Dan and Dane. According to statistics compiled by Patrick Hanks on the basis of the 2011 United Kingdom census and the Census of Ireland 2011, 2,666 people on the island of Great Britain and 54 on the island of Ireland bore the surname Dann as of 2011. In the 1881 United Kingdom census there had been 1,858 people with the surname Dann, primarily at Kent, Sussex, London, and Norfolk.
How common is the surname Dann?
The surname Dann is shared by approximately 4K people worldwide.
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