Penswick

Penswick is a British surname with historical significance and roots in the North West of England. The surname is of Anglo-Saxon origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Penn", meaning "hill" or "enclosure", and "wic", meaning "dwelling" or "settlement".

The Penswick family has a long-standing presence in Lancashire, particularly in the areas of Wigan and Preston. The surname is associated with individuals who were inhabitants or landowners in these regions during medieval times.

Notable individuals bearing the surname Penswick have been recorded throughout history, with some prominent figures making contributions to various fields such as literature, religion, and academia.

The Penswick family name has been preserved through generations, with descendants often maintaining a sense of pride in their heritage and genealogy. Today, individuals with the surname Penswick can be found across the United Kingdom and in other parts of the world where British descendants have settled.

Overall, the Penswick surname carries a rich history and continues to be a symbol of ancestral lineage and regional affiliation within the British Isles.

There are approximately 206 people named Penswick in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Penswick.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Alan
  • Andrew
  • Brian
  • David
  • Gorden
  • Gordon
  • Iain
  • John
  • Mark
  • Richard
  • Rob
  • Robert
  • Terry

Female

  • Amanda
  • Caroline
  • Claire
  • Elaine
  • Elizabeth
  • Fiona
  • Helen
  • Margaret
  • Natalie
  • Nicola

Similar and related surnames

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