UK surname
A variant spelling of the surname Penn, derived from the Old English word "pænn" meaning a pen or enclosure.
In the 1881 census there were 18 people recorded with the Pann surname, ranking it #31,019 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 13, ranked #37,278, down from #31,019 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Wolverhampton, Shrewsbury St Chad, Wroxeter, Atcham, Berrington and St Leonard Shoreditch. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Pann is 111 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 27.8%.
1881 census count
18
Ranked #31,019
Modern count
13
2016, ranked #37,278
Peak year
1861
111 bearers
Map years
1
1861 to 1861
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Pann surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Pann surname density by area, 1861 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.
| Year | Period | Count | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 | historical | 8 | #31,867 |
| 1861 | historical | 111 | #19,429 |
| 1881 | historical | 18 | #31,019 |
| 1891 | historical | 67 | #28,424 |
| 1901 | historical | 19 | #31,911 |
| 1911 | historical | 13 | #32,172 |
| 1997 | modern | 2 | #38,557 |
| 1998 | modern | 4 | #38,082 |
| 1999 | modern | 5 | #37,872 |
| 2000 | modern | 3 | #38,248 |
| 2001 | modern | 3 | #38,091 |
| 2002 | modern | 3 | #38,152 |
| 2003 | modern | 4 | #37,951 |
| 2004 | modern | 4 | #38,013 |
| 2005 | modern | 4 | #38,078 |
| 2006 | modern | 4 | #38,130 |
| 2007 | modern | 5 | #38,004 |
| 2008 | modern | 5 | #38,027 |
| 2009 | modern | 6 | #37,953 |
| 2010 | modern | 8 | #37,769 |
| 2011 | modern | 6 | #38,016 |
| 2012 | modern | 10 | #37,509 |
| 2013 | modern | 9 | #37,653 |
| 2014 | modern | 11 | #37,462 |
| 2015 | modern | 12 | #37,371 |
| 2016 | modern | 13 | #37,278 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Wolverhampton, Shrewsbury St Chad, Wroxeter, Atcham, Berrington, St Leonard Shoreditch, St John Hackney and St Marylebone. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wolverhampton | Staffordshire |
| 2 | Shrewsbury St Chad, Wroxeter, Atcham, Berrington | Shropshire |
| 3 | St Leonard Shoreditch | London (East Districts) |
| 4 | St John Hackney | London (North Districts) |
| 5 | St Marylebone | London (North Districts) |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Pann surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Pann, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.
These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.
The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.
UK neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Pann surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Pann household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Pann is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Pann is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Pann, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Pann has its origins in the German language, tracing back to the late medieval period in central Europe. It is believed to have derived from the Old German word "panne," which referred to a type of shallow pan or vessel used for cooking or holding liquids.
In its earliest recorded forms, the name appeared as "Panner" or "Pannar" in various regions of what is now modern-day Germany and Austria. These early spellings likely referred to individuals who were involved in the production or trade of such pans or vessels.
One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in the Bräunlingen Abbey records from the 14th century, where a certain "Johannes Panner" was mentioned as a resident of the town in 1359. The name also appeared in the Viennese Bürgerbuch (citizen's book) of 1395, listing a "Peter Panner" among the residents of the city.
As the name spread across different regions, it underwent various spelling variations, including Pann, Panne, and Panning. In some areas, the name may have also been associated with certain place names, such as Panne in northern France or Panna in Italy, though the exact connection is uncertain.
Notable individuals throughout history who bore the surname Pann include:
1. Johann Pann (c. 1470-1538), a German painter and engraver active in Nuremberg during the Renaissance period. 2. Christoph Pann (1542-1617), a German composer and organist who served at the court of the Dukes of Württemberg. 3. Maria Pann (1684-1764), a German Baroque painter known for her still-life and floral works. 4. Jakob Pann (1778-1853), an Austrian clockmaker and inventor who developed an early form of the metronome. 5. Friedrich Pann (1856-1919), a German-American architect who designed several notable buildings in Chicago during the late 19th century.
While the name Pann may have originated from a humble occupation or trade, it has since become a part of the rich tapestry of European surnames, spanning several centuries and leaving its mark on various fields throughout history.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Pann surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Middlesex leads with 10 Panns recorded in 1881 and an index of 5.70x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesex | 10 | 5.70x |
| Lancashire | 2 | 0.96x |
| Surrey | 2 | 2.34x |
| Yorkshire | 2 | 1.15x |
| Devon | 1 | 2.74x |
| Nottinghamshire | 1 | 4.22x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. St Marylebone London in Middlesex leads with 8 Panns recorded in 1881 and an index of 85.38x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| St Marylebone London | 8 | 85.38x |
| Cottingham | 2 | 540.54x |
| Eccleston In Prescot | 2 | 190.48x |
| Lambeth | 1 | 6.53x |
| Nottingham St Mary | 1 | 16.34x |
| Plymouth St Andrew | 1 | 35.46x |
| St George Bloomsbury | 1 | 99.01x |
| Tottenham | 1 | 35.71x |
| Wandsworth | 1 | 59.17x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Pann surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Pann surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Pann households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Scholar | 4 |
| Annuitant | 1 |
| Boot Closer | 1 |
| Buttonhole Worker Boot Trade | 1 |
| Colliers Drayer | 1 |
| Commercial Clerk | 1 |
| Cook Domestic | 1 |
| Dom Servant | 1 |
| General Serv | 1 |
| General Servant | 1 |
| Laundress | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 18 people were recorded with the Pann surname. That placed it at #31,019 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 13 in 2016. That gives Pann a modern rank of #37,278.
A variant spelling of the surname Penn, derived from the Old English word "pænn" meaning a pen or enclosure.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Pann bearers relative to the surrounding population.
The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.