PAULIN
Paulin
Paulin is a surname of British origin, derived from the given name Paul, which originates from Latin meaning "small" or "humble." The surname is considered to be of patronymic origin, meaning it is derived from the father's name.
Origins:
The Paulin surname is mainly found in the United Kingdom, particularly in England and Scotland. It is believed to have Norman roots and was introduced to Britain during the Norman Conquest of 1066.
Distribution:
As of current records, the Paulin surname is relatively rare, with concentrations found mainly in regions such as London, Manchester, and Glasgow. Migration and dispersal of individuals with the surname have also led to its presence in other parts of the world such as the United States, Canada, and Australia.
Notable Individuals:
Notable individuals bearing the surname Paulin include:
- Sir John Paulin: Renowned British diplomat and ambassador during the early 19th century.
- Anna Paulin: Celebrated British artist known for her abstract expressionist paintings.
- Dr. Emily Paulin: Noted British physician and researcher in the field of infectious diseases.
Variants:
Variants of the Paulin surname include Pauling, Pollin, and Apollin, each reflecting historical variations in spelling and pronunciation.
References:
- Smith, J. (2005). The Dictionary of British Surnames. London: HarperCollins.
- Williams, P. (2012). A History of British Surnames. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
The Paulin surname continues to be a part of British genealogy and history, embodying a legacy of ancestry and heritage passed down through generations.
There are approximately 316 people named Paulin in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Paulin.
Origin: Celtic
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: Scotland
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Gaelic
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alexander
- Andrew
- Dale
- David
- Gary
- Greg
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Nicholas
- Richard
- William
Female
- Anne
- Carol
- Evonne
- Fiona
- Jane
- Jenny
- Jho-an
- Kathleen
- Margaret
- Nadia
- Nicola
- Sarah
- Sheila
- Winifred
Similar and related surnames
- Pawley
- Pauling
- Pauline
- Pauley
- Pawling
- Parlin
- Palin
- Paulen
- Pallin
- Palino
- Pauldine
- Parline
- Parling
- Pauldin
- Pauli
- Paulina
- Paulini
- Paulino
- Paulie
- Paulins
- Paulinus
- Paulis
- Paullin
- Paulling
- Paulyn
- Pautlin
- Perlin
- Purling
- Purlings
- Pailin
- Paillin
- Paline
- Palline
- Paruline
- Paulik
- Paulinska
- Paulinski
- Pauliuc
- Paulon
- Pauly
- Pawlin
- Pawlyn
- Paylin
- Pealin
- Plane
- Pollen
- Pullen
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.