Pronunciation: [kˈɛni mˈɑːt͡ʃənt] (IPA) 
The name "Kenny Marchant" is a straightforward spelling that is easy to understand even without knowing its origin or meaning. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is spelled /kɛni mɑrtʃənt/, which breaks down as "KEH-nee" for the first name and "MARR-chənt" for the surname. While some might spell the last name with a "t" at the end (i.e. Marchant), the correct spelling is with an "ch" sound, as the IPA transcription shows.
Kenny Marchant is an American politician who served as the U.S. Representative for Texas's 24th congressional district from 2005 to 2021. Born on February 23, 1951, in Bonham, Texas, Marchant is affiliated with the Republican Party. He attended Southern Methodist University and received a bachelor's degree in business administration.
Marchant's political career began in local government, where he served as a member of the Carrollton City Council from 1980 to 1984. He then went on to serve in the Texas House of Representatives from 1987 to 2005. During his tenure in the state legislature, Marchant focused on issues related to economic development, education, and tax policy.
Elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2004, Marchant represented the 24th district, which encompasses areas of Dallas and Tarrant counties. He was a member of the Republican Study Committee and the House Committee on Ways and Means, where he played a role in shaping national tax and trade policies.
Throughout his congressional career, Marchant maintained a conservative voting record, supporting limited government intervention, fiscal responsibility, and traditional social values. He advocated for lower taxes, reducing government regulations, and increasing American competitiveness in global markets.
After serving seven terms in the House, Marchant announced that he would not seek reelection in 2020. His retirement became effective on January 3, 2021, ending his 16-year career in the U.S. Congress.
The name "Kenny Marchant" does not have an etymology per se, as it is a combination of two personal names. "Kenny" is a diminutive form of the name Kenneth, which is derived from the Gaelic name Cináed. "Marchant" is an English surname of occupational origin, derived from the Middle English term "marchaunt", meaning a merchant or trader. Therefore, "Kenny Marchant" is simply a combination of a given name and a surname, without any specific etymological meaning.
