About Pawling
The surname Pawling is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "pawel" or "pavel," meaning "peacock." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near a place where peacocks were found or kept. The name may also have been a nickname for someone who had peacock-like qualities, such as being proud or flamboyant. Overall, the surname Pawling is associated with the peacock and its symbolism of beauty and pride.
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The surname Pawling is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Pawling 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 Pawling is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Pawling in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Pawling using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.