About Palen
The surname Palen is of Dutch origin and is derived from the word "paal" meaning "pole" or "stake." It is believed to have originally been a topographic name for someone who lived near a boundary marker or a person who worked with poles or stakes. Over time, the surname Palen has evolved and may have variations in spelling and pronunciation across different regions.
The surname Palen is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Palen based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Palen is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Palen in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Palen using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.