FENNEMORE
Fennemore
The surname "Fennemore" is of English origin, deriving from the Old English personal name "Fenn(a)" and the word "mor," meaning marsh or moor. It is classified as a locational surname, indicating that the original bearers of the name likely hailed from a place named Fennemore, which may have had marshy or moorland characteristics.
The Fennemore surname is relatively rare, with most occurrences documented in the southern regions of England. The name has undergone various spellings over the centuries, including Fenimore, Fennermore, Fennymore, and Phenamore.
Individuals with the surname Fennemore have been noted in historical records, particularly in parish registers, census data, and other genealogical sources. Research into the family history of the Fennemore surname continues to shed light on its origins and distribution.
Like many surnames, the significance of Fennemore extends beyond its etymological roots, forming part of individuals' identities and family heritage. Today, descendants of the Fennemore lineage can be found worldwide, maintaining a link to their English ancestral roots.
There are approximately 140 people named Fennemore in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Fennemore.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alexander
- Andrew
- Duncan
- Eunice
- Ian
- James
- Martin
- Nicholas
- Paul
- Peter
- Robert
- Rodney
- Stephen
Female
- Catherine
- Claire
- Doreen
- Elizabeth
- Francesca
- Juliet
- Kathleen
- Mabel
- Samantha
- Sandra
Similar and related surnames
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