About Pawley
The surname Pawley is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Paul," which itself comes from the Latin name "Paulus," meaning "small" or "humble." The addition of the suffix "-ley" indicates a locational surname, suggesting that the original bearers of the name were associated with a place named after someone named Paul. Overall, the surname Pawley signifies a descendant of someone named Paul or someone who lived in a place associated with the name Paul.
The surname Pawley is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Pawley based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Pawley in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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