Pawel

Pawel is a British surname of Eastern European origin, most commonly found in regions such as Poland and Ukraine. The name is derived from the given name Paweł, which is the Polish form of the name Paul in English.

In the United Kingdom, the surname Pawel is relatively rare compared to more common British surnames, but it is found in diverse communities across the country. Individuals with the surname Pawel may have ancestral roots in Eastern Europe, or they may have acquired the name through migration or intermarriage.

Like many surnames, Pawel may have undergone variations in spelling over time, leading to alternative forms such as Pavel or Pawlowski. These variations can often be attributed to differences in transliteration and pronunciation between Eastern European languages and English.

Overall, the surname Pawel contributes to the rich tapestry of British surnames, reflecting the multicultural heritage and diverse origins of many British families.

There are approximately 152 people named Pawel in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Pawel.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Damian
  • Jaroslaw
  • John
  • Karol
  • Krystian
  • Lukasz
  • Paul
  • Saif
  • Slawomir
  • Tomasz

Female

  • Banan
  • Dominika
  • Jan
  • Justyna
  • Katarzyna
  • Kaya
  • Maria
  • Nita
  • Pavlina
  • Winter

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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