Pennells

Pennells
Recorded in several forms including Penell, Pennell, Peniall, Penniall, Penniell, Pernell, and the plural Pennells, this is an English surname, but which in some cases may have an ultimate French origin. According to the famous Victorian etymologist Canon Charles Bardsley, it has two possible origins, both from personal names but we would add a third that it is locational. The first origin is a metronymic from the female name of Petronella, popular in the Middle Ages. This was a name which was either introduced by the Normans after the Conquest of 1066, or possibly by the Crusaders returning from the Holy Land in the 12th century. The second is as a diminutive of the pre 7th century Olde English name Payne, to give Payn-el, whilst the third option is locational either from Penheale, a village in Cornwall or from Penn Hall formerly Penehull, in the county of Worcester. In this case Alredus de Penhull is recorded in the Assize Rolls of Worcester in the year 1221, when it appears that he may not have paid his taxes. This is clearly a locational recording, but that of William Pennel, recorded in Colchester, Essex in 1377, suggests a development from a personal name. Other early recordings include Anne Pennyale at St Margarets, West minster, in 1571, Thomas Pernell of St Columb Major in Cornwall in 1580, Elizabeth Penniall who married Robert Wood at St Margarets, Westminster in 1640, and Samuel Pennell, at St Mary Aldermanry, in the city of London in 1671.

Surnames reference. 2013.

Игры ⚽ Нужно сделать НИР?

Look at other dictionaries:

  • The Tribe (dance band) — Infobox musical artist Name = World Wide Message Tribe Img capt = Img size = Landscape = Background = group or band Birth name = Alias = The Tribe Origin = Manchester, United Kingdom Instrument = Genre = dance music, Christian music Years active …   Wikipedia

  • Pennellville Historic District — Infobox nrhp name = Pennellville Historic District nrhp type = hd caption = location =Roughly bounded by Pennellville Rd., Middle Bay Cove, and Pennell Way Brunswick, Maine nearest city = lat degrees = lat minutes = lat seconds = lat direction =… …   Wikipedia

  • Do It Right — For the diving philosophy, see Doing It Right. Do It Right Studio album by SHINEmk Released May 7, 2000 Genre Christian Pop …   Wikipedia

  • WA Media Awards — The WA Media Awards are presented annually by the Western Australian Journalists Association. The awards recognise outstanding work by Western Australian reporters, photographers, graphic designers, cartoonists, sub editors, television… …   Wikipedia

  • Deaf Havana — Not to be confused with Deafheaven. Deaf Havana Origin King s Lynn, Norfolk, United Kingdom Genres Alternative rock Years active 2005–present Label …   Wikipedia

  • Arthur Lovekin Prize in Journalism — The Arthur Lovekin Prize in Journalism is an annual journalism award in Western Australia. Named after journalist and politician Arthur Lovekin, it has been awarded since 1929. It is administered by the University of Western Australia. The winner …   Wikipedia

  • J. W. Walker & Sons Ltd — English organ builders established in 1838 by Joseph William Walker in London.Joseph William WalkerNotable initially for pleasing small church and barrel organs, Walker achieved a breakthrough with the order for a large three manual instrument at …   Wikipedia

  • Mix It Up — Remix album by Jump5 Released April 6, 2004 (2004 04 06) …   Wikipedia

  • Joanna Hiffernan — Joanna Jo Hiffernan (sometimes Heffernan; ca. 1843 ndash; after 1903) was an Irish born artists model and muse who was romantically linked with American painter James Abbott McNeill Whistler and French painter Gustave Courbet. The red haired,… …   Wikipedia

  • Jisoo Han — Hangul 한지수 Revised Romanization Han Ji su McCune–Reischauer …   Wikipedia

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”