Tennant

Tennant is a surname of Scottish origin derived from the occupational term tenant, historically used for a person who held land or duties on behalf of a feudal lord. The spelling Tennant is common in the United Kingdom, Ireland, and North America, and variants include Tenant and Tennent.

Notable people with the surname include David Tennant (born 1971), a Scottish actor widely known for stage work and for his role as the Doctor in the television series Doctor Who. The name is borne by other individuals in various fields such as politics, arts, and business.

In business and industry, Tennant Company is a multinational manufacturer of cleaning equipment, specializing in floor scrubbing machines, sweepers, and related products. Based in the United States, it serves customers worldwide and markets under the Tennant brand.

The name Tennant can also refer to geographic locations named after people bearing the surname, though such places are less prominent than the surname’s recognition in culture and industry. In everyday usage, the term resembles the common noun tenant, a person who rents and occupies property.

See also Tenant.