PAULL
Paull
Paull is a surname of English origin, derived from the given name "Paul," which ultimately comes from the Latin name "Paulus." The surname is most commonly found in the United Kingdom, particularly in the southwest of England.
Distribution and Origins: The surname Paull is found in various regions across the UK, with concentrations in Cornwall and Devon. It is believed to have first emerged as a surname in the medieval period when the practice of using surnames became more common. The name may have developed from a nickname for someone named Paul, or it could have signified a familial connection to someone with that given name.
Notable Individuals: There have been several notable individuals with the surname Paull throughout history, including:
- Sir James Paull (1816-1888): A British diplomat and colonial official who served as the Governor of the Bahamas and Antigua.
- Gerald Paull (1930-2003): An English footballer who played as a winger for Nottingham Forest and represented England at the under-23 level.
Variants: Variants of the Paull surname include Paul, Paule, and Pawle. Over time, spelling variations have occurred due to factors such as regional accents and dialectal differences.
References:
- Reaney, P.H., and R.M. Wilson. A Dictionary of English Surnames. Routledge, 2011.
- Hanks, P., Coates, R., and McClure, P. The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland. Oxford University Press, 2016.
The surname Paull carries with it a rich history and is part of the diverse tapestry of British surnames.
There are approximately 1,103 people named Paull in the UK. That makes it roughly the 6,834th most common surname in Britain. Around 17 in a million people in Britain are named Paull.
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
- Nicholas
- Richard
- Robert
- Simon
- Stephen
Female
- Amanda
- Carole
- Caroline
- Elizabeth
- Gemma
- Hannah
- Jemma
- Jennifer
- Nichola
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Rebecca
- Sally
- Stephanie
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.