PENNETT
Pennett
Origin and Meaning
Pennett is an English surname of Norman origin, derived from the Old French personal name 'Penet' or 'Pennet'. The name is believed to have been brought to England after the Norman Conquest of 1066. The surname Pennett is classified as being of patronymic origin, denoting "son of Pennet".
Distribution and Variants
The surname Pennett is relatively rare and is most commonly found in the South West of England, particularly in counties such as Devon and Cornwall. Variants of the surname include Pennet, Pennetts, and Penney.
Notable People
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John Pennett (1832–1911): An English historian and author known for his works on local history and genealogy.
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Sarah Pennett (born 1980): British Olympic swimmer who competed in the 2004 and 2008 Summer Olympics.
Typical given names associated with the Pennett surname
Male
- John
- Ronald
Female
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.
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There are approximately 58 people named Pennett in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Pennett.
Famous people named Pennett
- David Pennett - Cricketer
Names and descriptions courtesy of Wikipedia, and may contain errors. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of every famous person with this name.