About Pendergrass
The surname Pendergrass is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "pendere" meaning "to hang" and "græs" meaning "grass." It is believed to have originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a grassy slope or a meadow where animals were hanged or pastured. The name Pendergrass may also have been a nickname for someone who worked as a hangman or had a connection to the gallows.
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The surname Pendergrass is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Pendergrass based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Pendergrass in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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