Save Type Surname (from location) Usage English Pronounced Pron. /ˈpɛ.nɪŋ.tən/ [key·simplify] Other Forms FormsPenington Meaning & History Habitational surname denoting someone originally from any of the various locations in England named Pennington, derived from Old English penning meaning "penny" (used as a byname or from a tribute due on the land) and tun meaning "town".