Nugent is a surname of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic word "Nugent," which means " champion." It was traditionally an anglicized form of the Irish name O'Nuggent, where 'O' denotes "descendant of." The Nugent family has a long history in Ireland, with many notable members contributing to various fields such as politics, military service, and literature.
"Nugent is quite uncommon, with only 6 babies named Nugent born in 1896 and another 6 in 1923, totaling just 12 instances over those two years."