About Penzes
The surname Penzes is of Hungarian origin and is derived from the Hungarian word "penész," meaning "mold" or "mildew." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who worked with or lived in a place affected by mold or mildew. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Penzes can be found primarily in Hungary and other regions with Hungarian influence.
The surname Penzes is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Penzes 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 Penzes is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Penzes in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Penzes using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.