About Fenning
The surname Fenning is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "fenn," meaning "marsh" or "fen." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearers of the name hailed from a place characterized by marshy or fenland terrain. The surname Fenning is therefore likely to have been given to individuals who lived near or worked in such areas. Over time, the name has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary surname.
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The surname Fenning is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Fenning based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Fenning is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Fenning in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Fenning using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.