Penman

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 (1943–1994), Scottish footballer
 * David Penman (1936–1989), Australian Anglican archbishop of Melbourne
 * Ian Penman (born 1959), British writer and blogger
 * Ian Penman (producer), British radio and television writer
 * Nelia Penman (1915–2017), British politician
 * Percival Penman (1885–1944), Australian cricketer
 * Robert Penman (fl. 1920s/30s), Scottish footballer
 * Sharon Kay Penman (1945-2021), American historical novelist