About Saul
The surname Saul is of Hebrew origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Hebrew name "Shaul," meaning "asked for" or "prayed for." In the Bible, Saul was the first king of Israel, chosen by the people and anointed by the prophet Samuel. The name can also be associated with the Latin word "saulus," meaning "tall" or "large." Overall, the surname Saul signifies a person who was either asked for or prayed for, or someone who was tall or large in stature.
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The surname Saul is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Saul 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 Saul is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Saul in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Saul using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.