About Pelican
The surname Pelican is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "pelican," which refers to the large water bird known for its distinctive pouch. The name may have been used as a nickname for someone with a prominent or beak-like nose, or it could have been a topographic name for someone who lived near a place associated with pelicans, such as a pond or a river. Overall, the surname Pelican is likely to have originated as a descriptive or locational name, reflecting characteristics or locations related to the pelican bird.
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The surname Pelican is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Pelican 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 Pelican is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Pelican in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Pelican using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.