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The surname is most likely a habitation name derived from the place named Pendle Forest, Lancashire. The trials of the Pendle witches in 1612 are among the most famous witch trials in English history. All lived in or near Pendle Hill, Lancashire and were charged with murdering ten people.
The surname Pemble was first found in Hertfordshire at Pendley, a rarely referenced village near Tring. The village dates back to about the 4th century and is home to Pendley Manor which dates back to about the same time. According to legend, the ancient manor was ceased by William the Conqueror and passed to his brother in law, Robert, Earl of Moretain.
From that early reference, it passed through many hands having many restorations to become a hotel and conference center today. As far as the surname is concerned, one of the first listings of the ancient name was in Leicester where Richard Pendorayl was first listed in the year 1253 on the list of Seals given to the Knights of Leicester.
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Pemble research. Another 118 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1455, 1487, 1591, 1623, 1651 and 1672 are included under the topic Early Pemble History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Spelling variations of this family name include: Pendle, Penthill, Penderell, Pemble and others.
Distinguished members of the family include