Pennell

Pennell is a surname of English origin, derived from the Old English words “Penn” meaning “hill” and “Hyll” meaning “hill”. It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer hailed from a place named Pennell or Pennell Hill. Today, Pennell is a relatively rare surname, with the majority of individuals bearing the name residing in the United States. Notable individuals with the surname Pennell include American artist Joseph Pennell and British author Elizabeth Pennell.