About Maul
The surname Maul is of German origin and has multiple possible meanings. One interpretation suggests that it is derived from the Middle High German word "mouwe," meaning "seagull," and may have been a nickname for someone with seagull-like characteristics. Another possibility is that it originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a meadow or field, derived from the Middle Low German word "mal," meaning "field" or "meadow." Additionally, Maul could also be a variant spelling of the surname Maule, which is derived from the Old French word "moule," meaning "mold" or "mildew," and may have been a nickname for someone with a pale or sallow complexion.
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The surname Maul is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Maul based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Maul in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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