About Punnett
The surname Punnett is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "pund," meaning "pound" or "enclosure," and the suffix "-ett," which is a diminutive. It is believed to have originally been a topographic or locational name for someone who lived near or worked at a pound or enclosure. Over time, the surname Punnett has become less common and is now primarily found in the United Kingdom and the United States.
The surname Punnett is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Punnett 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 Punnett is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Punnett in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Punnett using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.