PENNANT
Pennant
Pennant is a surname of Welsh origin, derived from the word "pen", meaning "head" or "chief", often used to refer to a prominent individual or leader in Welsh society.
The surname Pennant is most commonly associated with the notable Welsh families who held significant positions in the country's history. One such prominent figure was Thomas Pennant (1726–1798), a Welsh naturalist, traveller, and writer known for his extensive travels throughout Britain and Europe, as well as his contributions to the fields of natural history and archaeology.
Over time, the Pennant surname has spread beyond Wales to various parts of the United Kingdom and the wider world due to migration and emigration patterns. Today, individuals bearing the surname Pennant can be found in different countries, each carrying a shared heritage and connection to the Welsh roots of their family name.
In modern times, the surname Pennant continues to be a symbol of Welsh heritage and identity, representing a rich history of cultural and intellectual contributions to society.
There are approximately 427 people named Pennant in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around seven in a million people in Britain are named Pennant.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
Region of origin: Europe
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Cass
- Christopher
- David
- Donovan
- Errol
- Ian
- Jordan
- Leo
- Llewellyn
- Lloyd
- Paul
- Philip
- Richard
- Thomas
Female
- Alison
- Beverley
- Elaine
- Jacqueline
- Jessica
- Karen
- Lucy
- Mary
- Natasha
- Pauline
- Rachel
- Rita
- Sharon
- Simone