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Early Origins of the Penman family

The surname Penman was first found in Belgium, 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 Brabant, an ancient duchy from 1190 onward. Within the province Brussels and Louvain are the major cities and the smaller Clabecq, Tubize and Wavre towns. Other towns include Vilvorde, Tirlemont and Hal. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into a most influential family.

Early History of the Penman family

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Penman Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Penneman, Penman, Pennman, Pennmann, Pnelman, Pendelman, Penmare, Penmauer and many more.

Early Notables of the Penman family

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Penman Ranking

In the United States, the name Penman is the 13,438^th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1

Penman migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Penman Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

Edward Penman, who arrived in Charles Town [Charleston], South Carolina sometime between 1612 and 1784

Penman Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Hugh Penman, who settled in Charles Town [Charleston], South Carolina in 1767
George Penman, who settled in Boston in 1768
David Penman, who arrived in Boston in 1768
Archibald Penman, who arrived in Florida sometime between 1785 and 1845
Alexander Penman, who arrived in Charles Town [Charleston], South Carolina in 1786

Penman Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

John Penman, who landed in Petersburg, Va in 1852 2
Robert Penman, who arrived in Petersburg, Va in 1852 2
Isabelle Penman, who arrived in New Orleans, La in 1855 2
Miss Ann Penman, aged 3, Scottish settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Cynosure" in 1863
Mrs. Isabella Penman, aged 26, Scottish settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Cynosure" in 1863
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Penman migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Penman Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century

Ann Penman, who arrived in Quebec in 1820
Miss Mary A. Penman, (b. 1837), aged 18, English servant, from Plymouth, Devon, England, UK departing from Falmouth destined for Quebec, Canada aboard the ship "Barque John" on 3rd May 1855 which sank after striking the reef, she survived the sinking 3
Agnes Penman, who settled in Ontario in 1871

Penman migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Penman Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Miss Jean Penman, (Plummer, Jane), (b. 1811), aged 30, Scottish convict who was convicted in Glasgow, Scotland for 7 years for breaking and entering, transported aboard the "Emma Eugenia" on 16th November 1841, arriving in Tasmania (Van Diemen's Land) 4
Catherine Penman, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Sea Queen" in 1850 5
Margaret Penman, aged 20, a domestic servant, who arrived in South Australia in 1858 aboard the ship "Bee"

Penman migration to New Zealand +

Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:

Penman Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

James Penman, aged 36, a plumber, who arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship "Conflict" in 1874
Caroline Penman, aged 28, who arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship "Conflict" in 1874
Sarah Penman, aged 9, who arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship "Conflict" in 1874
Fred Penman, aged 7, who arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship "Conflict" in 1874
Maud Penman, aged 5, who arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship "Conflict" in 1874
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Contemporary Notables of the name Penman (post 1700) +

Sharon Kay Penman (1945-2021), American historical novelist, New York Times Bestseller
Willie Penman (b. 1939), Scottish former footballer who played from 1960 to 1973
Howard Latimer Penman (1909-1984), British meteorologist who developed Penman’s Formula and the Penman equation
Ian Penman (b. 1959), British writer and music journalist
Colin Penman, Canadian Primetime Emmy Award winning makeup artist and makeup effects artist, known for his work on Pacific Rim (2013), Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010) and The Incredible Hulk (2008)
Ian Penman, British radio broadcaster, television producer, director and scriptwriter
Arthur Percival Penman (1885-1944), Australian cricketer and Australian rugby union representative who played for New South Wales (1904-1906)
David John Penman (1936-1989), Australian clergyman, the 10th Anglican Archbishop of Melbourne (1984-1989)
Andy Penman (1943-1994), Scottish professional footballer who played from 1959 to 1976, member of the Scotland National Team (1966-1967)
James Penman (b. 1896), Scottish footballer
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Citations +

"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
Cornwall Online Parish Clerks. (Retrieved 3rd May 2018). Retrieved from http://www.opc-cornwall.org/Resc/pdfs/wreck_of_emigrant_ship_john_1855.pdf
Convict Records Voyages to Australia (Retrieved 30th March 2022). Retrieved from https://convictrecords.com.au/ships/emma-eugenia
State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) SEA QUEEN 1850. Retrieved http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1850SeaQueen.htm