About Pellew
The surname Pellew is of Cornish origin and is derived from the Old Cornish word "pellew" or "pellow," meaning "purple." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone with a purple complexion or someone who wore purple clothing. Over time, the surname Pellew has become associated with individuals of Cornish heritage and is most commonly found in Cornwall and Devon in England.
The surname Pellew is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Pellew 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 Pellew in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Pellew using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.