Penzien

Penzien Meaning & Origin

About Penzien
The surname Penzien is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "penc," meaning "penny" or "coin." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who worked with or dealt in coins. Over time, the surname Penzien became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, and individuals with this surname can be found primarily in Germany and the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Penzien: 247
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 77522
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PNSN
🗽 NYSIIS
PASA
🔊 Soundex
P05205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P EH1 N Z IY0 N
🌐 IPA
/penzien*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PNSN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P525

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Penzien in Braille

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

The name Penzien in braille

How to sign the name Penzien using Sign Language

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

The name Penzien in sign language

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