About Peniston
The surname Peniston is of English origin and is derived from the place name Penistone in South Yorkshire, England. The name is believed to have originated from the Old English words "pen" meaning "hill" and "stan" meaning "stone," indicating that the original bearers of the surname were likely from a place situated near a prominent hill or stone. Over time, the spelling of the surname has evolved, resulting in variations such as Penistone and Pennington.
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The surname Peniston is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Peniston 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 Peniston in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Peniston using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.