noun

Pemberton

Pemberton (noun) means a surname, and the name of several towns and places in England, the US, Canada, and Australia. Example: “The family traced their name back to Pemberton in Lancashire.”

noun

A surname, and the name of several towns and places in England, the US, Canada, and Australia.

"The family traced their name back to Pemberton in Lancashire."

How to use Pemberton

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA surname and place name found across several English-speaking countries.

Word forms

Pembertons plural

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Etymology

From Welsh pen ("head, hill") combined with Old English words for "barley" and "settlement."

Origin: Old English

Rhymes for Pemberton

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Pemberton” mean?

The word “Pemberton” means a surname, and the name of several towns and places in England, the US, Canada, and Australia. In plain terms, a surname and place name found across several English-speaking countries.

How do you use “Pemberton” in a sentence?

Here is “Pemberton” used in a sentence: “The family traced their name back to Pemberton in Lancashire.”

What part of speech is “Pemberton”?

“Pemberton” is a noun.

Where does the word “Pemberton” come from?

The word “Pemberton” comes from Old English. From Welsh pen ("head, hill") combined with Old English words for "barley" and "settlement.".