PAHL
Pahl
Pahl is a surname of German origin that has been recorded in the United Kingdom. Derived from the Germanic word bah, meaning 'plough', the name could have been an occupational surname for someone involved in ploughing land or may denote a place of residence near a ploughed field.
The first instances of the surname Pahl in British records date back to the early 19th century when individuals bearing this name are found in census data and birth, marriage, and death registers. Over time, the surname has spread across various regions of the UK.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Pahl have made contributions to various fields, including academia, the arts, and public service. The name continues to be passed down through generations, retaining its place in British onomastics.
There are approximately 103 people named Pahl in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Pahl.
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