About Pastel
The surname Pastel is of French origin and is derived from the word "pastel," which refers to a type of pale, soft, and delicate color. As a surname, Pastel likely originated as a nickname for someone with a fair or delicate complexion, or someone who had a gentle and mild personality. It may also have been used to describe someone who worked with or traded in pastel colors or dyes.
The surname Pastel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Pastel 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 Pastel is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Pastel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Pastel using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.