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Pasnett Surname Definition:
This surname is derived from a geographical locality. 'of Postlethwaite.' This familiar Cumberland and Furness surname is abbreviated to Poslett in colloquial intercourse. It is frequently so registered. By the common change from 'l' to 'n', Poslett has become Posnett; compare baluster and banister, v.
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| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 3 | 1:1,476,622 | 29,385 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 4 | 1:6,093,842 | 135,151 |
Pasnett Surname Meaning
From Where Does The Surname Originate? meaning and history
This surname is derived from a geographical locality. 'of Postlethwaite.' This familiar Cumberland and Furness surname is abbreviated to Poslett in colloquial intercourse. It is frequently so registered. By the common change from 'l' to 'n', Poslett has become Posnett; compare baluster and banister, v. Postlethwaite.
Gerard Postlet, of Dalton, 1596: Lancashire Wills at Richmond.
William Postlet, of Marton, 1597: ibid.
Inthe Ulverston Church Registers it is found as Postlat.
POSNET: A posnett is a bag into which money is put-a net used as a purse. Jamieson. The name may have been acquired by the treasurer of some fraternity.
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