About Pell
The surname Pell is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It could be derived from the Middle English word "pell," meaning a fur or skin, and may have been a nickname for someone who worked with furs or had a particularly furry or hairy appearance. Another possibility is that it originated from the Old French word "pel," meaning a stake or post, and could have been a topographic name for someone who lived near a boundary marker or a post. Additionally, Pell could also be a variant of the surname Pelle, which is a diminutive form of the given name Peter.
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