About Pentecost
The surname Pentecost is derived from the Old French word "Pentecoste," which means "Pentecost" in English. It is a name of religious significance, referring to the Christian festival that commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the disciples of Jesus after his ascension. The surname Pentecost likely originated as a nickname for someone born or baptized on the day of Pentecost or for someone who had a particular connection to the festival.
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The surname Pentecost is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Pentecost 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 Pentecost is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Pentecost in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Pentecost using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.