Penman is a surname. ''Surnames of Scotland'' by George F. Black states that it is "of local origin from a small place of the name formally in Roxburghshire or Selkirkshire." Bearers of the name include: *

Andy Penman Andy Penman (20 February 1943 – 19 July 1994) was a Scottish professional footballer, who played for Dundee, Rangers and Arbroath. Penman helped Dundee win the Scottish league championship in 1962. He made four appearances in full internationa ...

(1943–1994), Scottish footballer *

David Penman David John Penman (8 August 1936 – 1 October 1989) was the 10th Anglican Archbishop of Melbourne. Early life and career Born in Wellington, New Zealand, on 8 August 1936, Penman received his secondary education at Hutt Valley High School, an ...

(1936–1989), Australian Anglican archbishop of Melbourne *

Ian Penman Ian Penman (born 1959) is a British writer, music journalist and critic. He began his career as a writer for the ''NME'' in 1977, later contributing to various publications including ''Uncut'', ''Sight & Sound'', ''The Wire'', '' The Face'', a ...

(born 1959), British writer and blogger * Ian Penman (producer), British radio and television writer *

Nelia Penman Nelia Penman (''née'' Muspratt; 6 November 1915 – 16 August 2017) was a British Liberal Party politician and barrister. Background She was born Nelia Muspratt, a daughter of Clifford Muspratt and Bertha Noble. in Hampstead, London. She was par ...

(1915–2017), British politician * Percival Penman (1885–1944), Australian cricketer *

Robert Penman Robert Penman (born 1891) was a Scottish footballer who played as a full back for Motherwell, Albion Rovers and St Johnstone. Playing career He played in the 1920 Scottish Cup Final which Albion Rovers lost to Kilmarnock. He later emigrated to ...

(fl. 1920s/30s), Scottish footballer *

Sharon Kay Penman Sharon Kay Penman (August 13, 1945 – January 22, 2021) was an American historical novelist, published in the UK as Sharon Penman. She was best known for the Welsh Princes trilogy and the Plantagenet series. In addition, she wrote four medieval ...

(1945-2021), American historical novelist

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