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Fenn

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Type Surname (from location)
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. /ˈfɛn/
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Meaning & History

From a name for someone who dwelt near a marsh, from Old English fenn meaning "fen, swamp, bog".

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Rootfenn
VariantsVance, Vann
Other Languages & CulturesDe Veen, De Ven, Van der Veen, Van der Ven, Van der Venne, Van de Ven, Van Veen, Van Veenen, Veenstra, Venner, Van der Vennen(Dutch)
User SubmissionFenn

Categories

nature, water
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Entry updated December 14, 2019

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