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James Penn

Photograph of James Penn Source: Library of Congress

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Given Name
James
Surname
Penn

The Name James

Origin
Hebrew
Meaning
Supplanter, one who follows
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The Penn Surname

Origin
English/Welsh
Meaning
Derived from Old English or Welsh 'pen', meaning head, chief, or enclosure.
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Source

Library of Congress

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