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The Pennon surname in Britain is generally thought to be one of the variations derived from the Old English "Penig," denoting a coin (the penny). However, there is also a German Penning, many of whom came to England in the early 18th century, where they were known as the Palatines in London.
The surname Pennon was first found in Suffolk where they held a family seat as Lords of the Manor. The Saxon influence of English history diminished after the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The language of the courts was French for the next three centuries and the Norman ambience prevailed. But Saxon surnames survived and the family name was first referenced in the 13th century when they held estates in that shire.
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Pennon research. Another 127 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1455, 1487, 1510, 1560, 1600 and 1820 are included under the topic Early Pennon History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Spelling variations of this family name include: Penning, Pennin, Pennon, Pening, Penin and others.
More information is included under the topic Early Pennon Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: William Penninge, who came to Virginia Year: 1623; James Penning, who came to Virginia in 1665; as well as Charles Penning, who was naturalized in Philadelphia in 1880..