The surname Paulli was first found in Holland, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. The name was first recorded in Groningen, the most northerly province of Holland. Appingedam and Winschoten are very old towns with cattle and horse markets. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family.
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Early History of the Paulli family
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Paulli Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Pauli, Paulli, Paulis, Paulie, Paulies, Paullis, Paulii, Pauliz, Paulliz and many more.
Early Notables of the Paulli family
From this era of Dutch history, those of this who distinguished themselves included
Simon Paulli (1603-1680), a Danish physician and naturalist, Professor of anatomy, surgery and botany at the University of Copenhagen, eponym of the genus Paullinia
Migration of the Paulli family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Leonora Pawley, who came to Boston in 1630; John Pawley, who came to Maryland in 1651; Lionell Pawley, who came to Maryland in 1670; Percival Pawley, who settled in South Carolina sometime between 1670 and 1696.
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