Pennyman

Pennyman Meaning & Origin

About Pennyman
The surname Pennyman is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "penig," meaning "penny," and "mann," meaning "man." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked with or dealt in pennies, such as a money changer or a tax collector. Over time, the surname Pennyman became hereditary and passed down through generations, eventually becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Pennyman: 270
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 72,105
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PNMN
🗽 NYSIIS
PANA
🔊 Soundex
P050505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P EH1 N IY0 M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/pennyman*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PNMN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P555

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Pennyman in Braille

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

The name Pennyman in braille

How to sign the name Pennyman using Sign Language

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

The name Pennyman in sign language

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