PAULEY
Pauley
Pauley is a British surname of English origin. It is believed to be a variant of the surname Paul, which has its roots in the medieval period and is derived from the given name Paul, a name of Latin origin meaning "small" or "humble".
The surname Pauley is relatively rare and is found predominantly in the United Kingdom, particularly in regions with historical connections to England, such as Yorkshire and Lancashire. Over the centuries, individuals with the surname Pauley have been recorded engaging in a variety of professions and roles, including agriculture, trade, and skilled craftsmanship.
Like many surnames, Pauley may have undergone variations in spelling over time, such as Paule, Pauly, or Paull. These variations can be attributed to dialectal influences and the absence of standardized spelling conventions in earlier eras.
Today, individuals bearing the surname Pauley can be found across the United Kingdom and in various parts of the world where British descendants have settled. The surname continues to be passed down through generations, contributing to the rich tapestry of British family names and heritage.
There are approximately 654 people named Pauley in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around ten in a million people in Britain are named Pauley.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Nigel
- Raymond
- Robert
- Simon
- Terence
- William
Female
- Anne
- Bernadette
- Elizabeth
- Hilary
- Jacqueline
- Jm
- Joanne
- Julie
- Karen
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Mary
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Sharon
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.