About Paus
The surname Paus is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "pรกss," meaning "pass" or "strait." It is a topographic surname typically given to someone who lived near or was associated with a narrow passage or strait. The name may also have been used as a nickname for someone who was seen as a mediator or bridge between different groups or individuals.
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The surname Paus is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Paus 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 Paus is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Paus in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Paus using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.