About Pownell
The surname Pownell is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Pagan," which was a nickname for someone who was not a Christian. Over time, the name evolved to Pownell and became a hereditary surname. It is believed to have been used to describe someone who was considered pagan or non-Christian. The name Pownell is relatively rare and is mainly found in the United Kingdom.
The surname Pownell is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Pownell 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 Pownell is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Pownell in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Pownell using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.