Paulus

Paulus Meaning & Origin

About Paulus
The surname Paulus is derived from the Latin name "Paulus," meaning "small" or "humble." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of someone named Paulus. The name Paulus has biblical origins and is associated with the apostle Paul, who played a significant role in the spread of Christianity. Over time, the surname Paulus has spread across various cultures and regions, often with different spellings, but maintaining its original meaning of "small" or "humble."

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Paulus is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Paulus: 5,171
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 6,551
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.75

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Paulus 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 Paulus is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PLS
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P0402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P AO1 L AH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈpɔləs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Paulus in Braille

Here's how to represent Paulus in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Paulus in braille

How to sign the name Paulus using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Paulus using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Paulus in sign language

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