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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The surname Penman is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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.
Here's how to represent Penman in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.