PELLOW
Pellow
The surname Pellow is of English origin, deriving from the Old English pre-7th Century word "pil", meaning stake. It is believed to have been a topographical name for someone who lived by a boundary stake or post. The name is mainly found in the south-west of England, particularly in Cornwall and Devon.
Origins and Distribution
The Pellow surname has a historical association with Cornwall, where it has been documented for centuries. It is among the lesser-known Cornish surnames but has had a presence in the region since the medieval period.
Notable Individuals
Historically, the Pellow surname has been less common compared to other Cornish surnames. However, there have been notable individuals with the surname who have made contributions in various fields such as arts, sciences, or public service.
Variants
Variants of the Pellow surname include Pellew, Pelleau, and Pelow. Over time, variations in spelling have emerged due to factors such as dialectal influences and clerical errors in record-keeping.
References
- Reaney, P.H. and Wilson, R.M. A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 2011.
- Lower, Mark A. Patronymica Britannica: A Dictionary of the Family Names of the United Kingdom. London: J.R. Smith, 1860.
Typical given names associated with the Pellow surname
Male
- Christopher
- David
- Ian
- James
- John
- Mark
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
- Roger
- Simon
- William
Female
- Amanda
- Amy
- Caroline
- Deborah
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Evelyn
- Julie
- Ruth
- Sally
- Sarah
- Sharon
- Shirley
- Susan
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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There are approximately 862 people named Pellow in the UK. That makes it roughly the 8,296th most common surname in Britain. Around 13 in a million people in Britain are named Pellow.
Origin: Anglo-Saxon
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Famous people named Pellow
- Marti Pellow - Scottish singer, notably for Wet Wet Wet
Names and descriptions courtesy of Wikipedia, and may contain errors. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of every famous person with this name.