PENFOLD
Penfold
Penfold is a British surname with origins that can be traced back to medieval times. The name is of Anglo-Saxon origin, deriving from the Old English words "penn" meaning 'enclosure' and "fold" meaning 'a piece of land' or 'a pen for sheep or cattle'.
The Penfold surname is believed to have originated as a topographic surname, used to describe someone who lived by an enclosure or an area of land that was used for penning animals. Over the years, the name has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary surname.
Historically, individuals with the surname Penfold were predominantly found in the southern counties of England, particularly in Sussex. The name has since dispersed further afield to other parts of the United Kingdom and even to other countries around the world.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Penfold have made contributions to various fields, including literature, science, business, and the arts. The surname continues to be passed down through family lines and remains a part of Britain's rich genealogical tapestry.
There are approximately 6,303 people named Penfold in the UK. That makes it roughly the 1,505th most common surname in Britain. Around 97 in a million people in Britain are named Penfold.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Peter
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Christine
- Donna
- Elizabeth
- Jacqueline
- Julie
- Karen
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Mary
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan