Pendleton - Last Names

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Pendleton

/ˈpɛndəltən/

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Moderate

Meaning

Town or settlement of Penda's people

Represents ancestral roots and geographic identity, symbolizing belonging to a specific community or lineage tied to the land.

Symbolism

Embodies stability, heritage, and connection to English countryside traditions; often evokes images of manor houses, rolling hills, and established family lines.

Etymology: Derived from Old English elements 'Penda', a personal name of a Mercian king, and 'tun', meaning enclosure or settlement. Thus, Pendleton means 'Penda's town' or 'settlement of Penda's people'.

Style & Origin

traditional

professional

english

Cultural Background

Of English origin, Pendleton is a locational surname derived from places in England bearing that nam

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