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10/13/2023, 3:07 AM Jenkowelten
4/10/2020, 6:50 PM HL
7/16/2016, 1:34 PM HL

Name Pennington
Type Surname (from location)
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. /ˈpɛ.nɪŋ.tən/
Other Forms FormsPenington
Edit Status Status3. usages AND description are verified

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".
Added 7/16/2016 by HL