Penticuff

Penticuff Meaning & Origin

About Penticuff
The surname Penticuff is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "pennig" meaning "penny" and "cuff" meaning "a blow" or "a hit." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was known for giving or receiving blows for a penny or for someone who was thrifty or stingy. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname and has been passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Penticuff: 152
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 115,034
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PNTKF
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P0530201
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P EH1 N T IH0 K AH2 F
🌐 IPA
/penticuff*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PNTKF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P532

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Penticuff in Braille

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

The name Penticuff in braille

How to sign the name Penticuff using Sign Language

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

The name Penticuff in sign language

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