Peel - Last Names

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Peel

/ˈpiːl/

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Uncommon

Meaning

To strip off the outer layer; also refers to a place name derived from 'pile' or 'palisade'

Represents uncovering truth, revealing what lies beneath, or protection through barriers

Symbolism

Symbolizes revelation, purification, and defense; evokes imagery of shedding old layers for renewal or strength in fortification

Etymology: Derived from Old English 'pil' or 'pel', meaning 'stake' or 'palisade', often referring to a fortified enclosure; alternatively linked to the Middle English verb 'peelen', meaning to peel or strip. Also a habitational name from places like Peel in Cumbria, England.

Style & Origin

english

Cultural Background

Of English origin, Peel is a locational or occupational surname historically associated with places

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