About Ponsonby
The surname Ponsonby is of English origin and is derived from a place name in Cumberland, England. It is believed to have originated from the Old Norse personal name "Pundr" and the Old English word "byr," meaning "farm" or "settlement." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Ponsonby can be interpreted as "Pundr's farm" or "settlement."
The surname Ponsonby is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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Here's how to represent Ponsonby in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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