About Pesnell
The surname Pesnell is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Pese" or "Pesa," which means "peace." The suffix "-nell" is a diminutive form, indicating "son of." Therefore, the surname Pesnell can be interpreted as "son of Pese" or "son of peace." It is likely that the name was originally bestowed as a nickname for someone who was peaceful or had a peaceful nature.
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The surname Pesnell is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Pesnell 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 Pesnell in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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