About Penning
The surname Penning is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "penning," meaning a penny or a coin. It was originally used as a nickname for someone who dealt with money or worked as a moneyer, a person who made or minted coins. Over time, the surname Penning became hereditary and was passed down through generations, often indicating a family's association with the monetary system or financial activities.
The surname Penning is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Penning 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 Penning is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Penning in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Penning using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.