PAULING
Pauling
Pauling is a surname of British origin. The surname is of occupational or locational origin, derived from someone who lived or worked at a place called Pauling, which could refer to a farmstead or village.
One notable individual with the surname Pauling is Linus Pauling (1901 - 1994), an American chemist and peace activist who received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1954 and the Nobel Peace Prize in 1962. Although Linus Pauling was American, his paternal ancestry can be traced back to Yorkshire, England.
Variants of the surname Pauling include Pawling, Poling, and Polling. The name is mostly found in areas of Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, and Devon in England.
The Pauling surname has a rich historical significance, and individuals bearing this surname have made significant contributions in various fields, including science, politics, and the arts. Its prevalence in certain regions of England reflects the migration patterns of families throughout history.
Descendants of individuals with the surname Pauling continue to honour their heritage, contributing to the diverse tapestry of British surnames.
There are approximately 321 people named Pauling in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Pauling.
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
- Andrew
- Christopher
- Darren
- David
- Howard
- Ian
- James
- John
- Jonathan
- Keith
- Mark
- Stephen
- Steven
- William
Female
- Elizabeth
- Gillian
- Helen
- Jill
- Juliet
- Katherine
- Kathleen
- Marsha
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Sophie
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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