About Penner
The surname Penner is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "penner," meaning "beggar" or "vagabond." It was likely originally used as a nickname for someone who was perceived as a wanderer or a person without a fixed residence. Over time, the name Penner may have been adopted as a surname by individuals who were associated with a transient or itinerant lifestyle.
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The surname Penner is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Penner 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 Penner in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Penner using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.