PINN
Pinn
Pinn is a surname of English origin that is most commonly found in the southern counties of England. The name is believed to have derived from the Old English word "pinn," which means "peg" or "pin." It is thought that the surname Pinn may have originally been an occupational name for someone who made or sold pegs or pins.
The Pinn family name has been recorded in various spellings over the centuries, including Penne, Pin, Pynne, and Pynn. Notable individuals with the surname Pinn include John Pinn, a renowned merchant in 17th-century London, and Sarah Pinn, a suffragette who campaigned for women's rights in the early 20th century.
Today, the surname Pinn is relatively rare but can still be found in some parts of England, particularly in the regions where it has historical roots.
There are approximately 564 people named Pinn in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around nine in a million people in Britain are named Pinn.
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
- Alan
- Anthony
- Christopher
- Daniel
- David
- Derek
- John
- Michael
- Paul
- Richard
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Catherine
- Christine
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Jacqueline
- Jane
- Louise
- Lynne
- Margaret
- Mary
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Shirley
- Sylvia
- Yvonne
Similar and related surnames
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