Penman

Penman Meaning & Origin

About Penman
The surname Penman is of Scottish origin and is derived from the occupation of a scribe or clerk. It is derived from the Middle English word "penman" which means a person who writes with a pen. The name was given to individuals who were skilled in writing, copying documents, or keeping records. Over time, the surname Penman became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, representing the family's ancestral connection to this occupation.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Penman is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Penman: 2,007
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 14,787
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.68

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Penman 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 Penman is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PNMN
🗽 NYSIIS
PANA
🔊 Soundex
P0505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P EH1 N M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈpɛnmən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PNMN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P550

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Penman in Braille

Here's how to represent Penman in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Penman in braille

How to sign the name Penman using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Penman using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Penman in sign language

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