Pale History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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• England

Etymology of Pale

The origins of the Pale surname are uncertain. It may have derive from the Middle English words "pale," and "eye," in which case it was likely a nickname which evolved into a name. Or it may come from an Old Scandinavian personal name, "Palle," which was probably originally an ethnic name for someone from Poland.

Early Origins of the Pale family

Early History of the Pale family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Pale research. Another 113 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1101, 1379, 1455, 1487 and 1591 are included under the topic Early Pale History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Pale Spelling Variations

Pale has been spelled many different ways. Before English spelling became standardized over the last few hundred years, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. As the English language changed in the Middle Ages, absorbing pieces of Latin and French, as well as other languages, the spelling of people's names also changed considerably, even over a single lifetime. Spelling variants included: Paley, Pailey, Palley, Pallie, Pailley, Pailie and many more.

Early Notables of the Pale family

• the Paley family of Giggleswick