PENK
Penk
Penk is a surname of English origin. The name is derived from the Old English word "pen" which means a hill or a high place. The surname Penk is believed to have originated in the region of Staffordshire, England.
Origin and Distribution
The Penk surname is most commonly found in Staffordshire and the surrounding areas in England. The earliest known record of the Penk surname dates back to the early 13th century in Staffordshire, indicating that the name has longstanding ties to the region.
Notable Individuals
1. John Penk (1787–1853)
John Penk was a prominent figure in the local Staffordshire community during the 19th century. He was known for his contributions to the development of the local agricultural industry and his philanthropic efforts towards improving the lives of workers in the region.
2. Emma Penk (b. 1975)
Emma Penk is a contemporary artist known for her intricately detailed landscape paintings inspired by the natural beauty of the Staffordshire countryside. Her work has been exhibited in galleries across the UK and has garnered critical acclaim for its vibrant and emotive depiction of the English landscape.
Current Status
The Penk surname continues to be present in Staffordshire and other parts of the UK, with individuals carrying on the legacy of their ancestors through various professions and endeavours. The surname serves as a reminder of the historical heritage and local connections of the region.
There are approximately 256 people named Penk in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Penk.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Brian
- Christopher
- Darren
- David
- John
- Leslie
- Martin
- Stephen
- Steven
- Thomas
- William
Female
- Deborah
- Elizabeth
- Jean
- Justine
- Kathryn
- Laura
- Lorraine
- Maud
- Sarah
- Trudy
Similar and related surnames
- Pagnacco
- Pahnke
- Paing
- Panag
- Panaggio
- Panagou
- Panak
- Panek
- Pang
- Panga
- Paniagua
- Panic
- Panick
- Panico
- Paniec
- Panik
- Pank
- Panka
- Pankau
- Panke
- Pankey
- Panko
- Pankow
- Panks
- Pannack
- Pannek
- Pannick
- Pannock
- Panock
- Pean
- Pein
- Peinke
- Pencea
- Penco
- Pency
- Pene
- Peng
- Pengue
- Penic
- Penick
- Penik
- Peniuk
- Penka
- Penkar
- Penke
- Penker
- Penket
- Penkey
- Penkin
- Penkis
- Penko
- Penkov
- Penkul
- Pennack
- Pennec
- Penneck
- Pennick
- Pennock
- Penock
- Penz
- Pianca
- Pianka
- Pianko
- Pieniak
- Pienkos
- Pinc
- Pinca
- Pinck
- Ping
- Pingo
- Pingue
- Pinick
- Pink
- Pinke
- Pinki
- Pinnack
- Pinneck
- Pinnick
- Pinnock
- Pinnuck
- Pinock
- Piong
- Pionk
- Pionke
- Piwnica
- Piwnicki
- Pohnke
- Poinack
- Pong
- Pongo
- Ponka
- Pung
- Punga
- Punko
- Ypung
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