About Pelling
The surname Pelling is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "pellen," meaning "to strip or peel." It is believed to have been a nickname for someone who worked as a peeler or a skinner, or it could have been a topographic name for someone who lived near a place where peeling or stripping took place, such as a tannery. The surname Pelling is relatively rare and is found mainly in the southern counties of England.
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Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Pelling based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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