Pernel History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Pernel familyThe surname Pernel was first found in Holland, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. The name was first recorded in North Holland, a province of the Netherlands. The principal cities are Amsterdam, Haarlem and Hilversum. It was the seat of the old Counts of Holland. Seat of one of the oldest families is Brederode Castle near Haarlem. There are many old and quaint towns in the province. including Medemblik, Enkhuizen, Hoorn, Edam, and Monnikendam. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family. Early History of the Pernel familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Pernel research. Another 101 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1756, 1764 and 1776 are included under the topic Early Pernel History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Pernel Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Pern, Pernat, Penachen, Pernauer, Perndorff, Perne, Pernegg, Pernel, Pernes, Pernet, Pernin, Pernins, Pernot, Pernstein, Pertich and many more. Early Notables of the Pernel familyMore information is included under the topic Early Pernel Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Pernel RankingIn France, the name Pernel is the 8,617th most popular surname with an estimated 500 - 1,000 people with that name. 1 Migration of the Pernel familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Gregory Perne, who arrived in Virginia sometime between 1663 and 1679; David Perne, who came to Barbados sometime between 1679 and 1680; Henrietta Pauline Pernet, who settled in New York, NY in 1821.
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