TheNameDBPankhurst
TopographicMeaning
Derived from a place name, possibly meaning 'wooded hill of the Pank' or a similar geographical feature.
Etymology
Composed of 'Pank,' possibly a personal name or place element, combined with 'hurst,' an Old English word meaning wooded hill or wood. The name indicates origin from a specific English location.
About the Pankhurst Surname
An English topographic surname derived from a place name combining 'Pank' with 'hurst.' The name gained prominence through the Pankhurst family, prominent suffragettes in early 20th-century Britain.
Distribution
Primarily found in England, particularly associated with Lancashire and surrounding regions.
Notable Bearers
Emmeline Pankhurst, Christabel Pankhurst, Sylvia Pankhurst