About Paling
The surname Paling is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It could be derived from the Old English word "pælling," which referred to a person who made or sold pales or stakes used for fencing. Alternatively, it could be a variant of the surname Paling, which originated from the Dutch word "paal," meaning "pole" or "stake." In this case, it could have been an occupational name for someone who worked with or lived near poles or stakes. Overall, the surname Paling likely originated from an occupation related to fencing or working with poles.
The surname Paling is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Paling 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 Paling is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Paling in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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