About Penvose
The surname Penvose is of Cornish origin and is derived from the Cornish words "pen" meaning "head" or "top" and "vose" meaning "dwelling" or "house." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Penvose can be interpreted as "dwelling at the head" or "house at the top." It likely originated as a locational surname, indicating that the bearer lived at or near a prominent dwelling or house situated at a high point or hilltop.
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The surname Penvose is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Penvose 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 Penvose in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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