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Early Origins of the Pernel family

The 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 family

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Pernel Spelling Variations

Spelling 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 family

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Pernel Ranking

In 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 family

Some 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.


Contemporary Notables of the name Pernel (post 1700) +

  • Florence Pernel (b. 1966), French César Award nominated actress, known for her roles in Three Colors: Blue (1993), The Conquest (2011) and Mes amis, mes amours, mes emmerdes (2009)


  1. http://www.journaldesfemmes.com/nom-de-famille/nom/


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