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Early Origins of the Paul family

The surname Paul was first found in Picardy (French: Picardie), where this illustrious family held a family seat since ancient times.

One of the first records of the family was John de St. Paul (ca.1295-1362), Archbishop of Dublin, probably a native of Owston in the West Riding of Yorkshire. "He may have been a son of Thomas and brother of Robert de St. Paul, lord of Byram in the same Riding, on whose behalf he obtained from Edward II the remission of fines imposed on Robert for his adherence to Thomas of Lancaster. He was possibly connected with Mary de St. Paul or St. Pol, daughter of the Count de St. Pol, who married Aymer de Valence, earl of Pembroke, and frequently made John de St. Paul her attorney during her absence from England. The family probably came originally from Guienne, France and it had many descendants settled in Yorkshire. " 1

Early History of the Paul family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Paul research. Another 205 words (15 lines of text) covering the years 1068, 1150, 1184, 1290, 1577, 1598 and 1667 are included under the topic Early Paul History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Paul Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Saint-Pol, Saint-Paul, Saint-Pohl, Saint-Pole, Saint-Poul, Saint-Poule, Paul, Pol, Pohl, Pole and many more.

Early Notables of the Paul family

  • Jean-Paul de Saumeur (1598—1667), often called Chevalier Paul, a French admiral who served in several Mediterranean campaigns

Paul World Ranking

the United States, the name Paul is the 408th most popular surname with an estimated 67,149 people with that name. 2 However, in Canada, the name Paul is ranked the 227th most popular surname with an estimated 17,695 people with that name. 3 And in Quebec, Canada, the name Paul is the 462nd popular surname. 4 Newfoundland, Canada ranks Paul as 352nd with 132 people. 5 France ranks Paul as 140th with 21,860 people. 6 Australia ranks Paul as 371st with 9,901 people. 7 New Zealand ranks Paul as 175th with 3,077 people. 8 The United Kingdom ranks Paul as 538th with 12,088 people. 9 South Africa ranks Paul as 895th with 7,780 people. 10

Paul migration to the United States +



Paul Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
  • Daniel Paul, who settled in Boston in 1630
  • William Paul, who landed in Massachusetts in 1635 11
  • Mr. Wm Paul, aged 20, who arrived in Bermuda, (Somers Islands) in 1635 aboard the ship "Truelove" 12
  • Francis Paul, who landed in Virginia in 1637 11
  • Pat Paul, who landed in Virginia in 1648 11
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Paul Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • Johan Daniell Paul, who landed in New York in 1709 11
  • Henry Paul settled with his wife and seven children in Virginia in 1709
  • John Paul, who settled in Virginia with his wife and five children in 1709
  • Henrig Paul, who arrived in New York in 1709 11
  • Jeanne Paul, who arrived in Louisiana in 1719 11
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Paul Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Thomas Paul, aged 20, who landed in New York, NY in 1804 11
  • Samuel Paul, aged 29, who landed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1805 11
  • Ann Paul, who landed in America in 1805 11
  • Alexander Paul, aged 22, who landed in New York in 1812 11
  • Dunbar Paul, aged 21, who arrived in South Carolina in 1812 11
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Paul Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Elizabeth Paul, aged 17, who arrived in New York, NY in 1902 11
  • Louis Paul, who landed in Arkansas in 1906 11

Paul migration to Canada +

Paul Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century
  • Julien Paul, who arrived in Canada in 1714
  • Timothy Paul, who arrived in Nova Scotia in 1757
  • Mrs. Margaret Paul U.E. who settled in Belle Vue, Beaver Harbour, Charlotte County, New Brunswick c. 1783 13
  • Mr. Moses Paul U.E. who settled in Belle Vue, Beaver Harbour, Charlotte County, New Brunswick c. 1783 13
  • Mrs. Prisscilla Paul U.E. who settled in Belle Vue, Beaver Harbour, Charlotte County, New Brunswick c. 1783 13
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Paul Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century
  • John Paul, aged 21, a farmer, who arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick in 1833 aboard the schooner "Sarah" from Belfast, Ireland
  • Ms. Agnes Paul, aged 28 who immigrated to Canada, arriving at the Grosse Isle Quarantine Station in Quebec aboard the ship "Sobraon" departing from the port of Sobraon, Liverpool but died on Grosse Isle on 12th July 1847 14
  • Friedrich Paul, who arrived in Quebec in 1850
  • Miss Ellen Paul, (b. 1834), aged 21, Cornish servant departing from Falmouth destined for Quebec, Canada aboard the ship "Barque John" on 3rd May 1855 which sank after striking the reef, she died in the sinking 15

Paul migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia included the Third Fleet of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Third Fleet
Following the Third Fleets, other convicts and early settlers arriving in Australia include:

Paul Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
  • John Paul, English convict from Middlesex, who was transported aboard the "Almorah" on April 1817, settling in New South Wales, Australia 16
  • Mr. Henry Paul (b. 1792), aged 25, Cornish settler convicted in Cornwall, UK on 27th March 1817, sentenced for life for breaking and entering and stealing money from Thomas Rogers, transported aboard the ship "Ocean" in August 1817 to Australia 17
  • Mr. William Paul, (b. 1802), aged 26, English soldier who was convicted in London, England for 7 years for desertion from the army, transported aboard the "Countess of Harcourt" on 29th April 1828, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 18
  • Mr. James Paul, English convict who was convicted in London, England for 7 years, transported aboard the "Florentia" on 11th August 1830, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 19
  • Mr. John Paul, (b. 1799), aged 36, English farm labourer who was convicted in Norfolk, England for 14 years for poaching, transported aboard the "Bardaster" on 7th September 1835, arriving in Tasmania (Van Diemen's Land), he died in 1874 20
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Paul migration to New Zealand +

Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:

Paul Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century
  • Eliza Paul, aged 19, a sempstress, who arrived in Port Nicholson aboard the ship "Lady Nugent" in 1841
  • Hugh Paul, aged 17, a farm servant, who arrived in Nelson, New Zealand aboard the ship "Martha Ridgway" in 1842
  • Arthur Paul, who arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship "Ann Wilson" in 1857
  • Mr. John Paul, Canadian settler travelling from Prince Edward Island aboard the ship "Prince Edward" arriving in Auckland, New Zealand on 13th May 1859 21
  • Mr. John Paul, (b. 1842), aged 21, Cornish farm labourer departing on 18th June 1863 aboard the ship "Accrington" arriving in Lyttelton, Canterbury, New Zealand on 5th September 1863 22
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Contemporary Notables of the name Paul (post 1700) +

  • Les Paul (1915-2009), born Lester William Polsfuss, American jazz and country guitarist, songwriter and inventor
  • Ronald Ernest Paul (b. 1935), American author, activist, medical doctor, and politician who served as the U.S. Representative for Texas from 1976 to 1977 and 1979 to 1985 23
  • Tommy Paul (b. 1997), American professional tennis player and Olympic medalist
  • Alexandra Paul (b. 1963), American actress, known for Baywatch (1989), Christine (1983) and Dragnet (1987).
  • Philip Paul (1925-2022), American studio drummer from Cincinnati, Ohio, he and his wife, Juanita were honored at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in 2009
  • Arthur "Art" Paul (1925-2018), American graphic designer and founding art director of Playboy magazine, best known for his Playboy rabbit logo
  • Billy Paul (1934-2016), born Paul Williams, American Grammy Award-winning singer, probably best known for his 1972 hit "Me and Mrs. Jones"
  • William Erwin Paul (1936-2015), American immunologist, known for his work on AIDS at the National Institutes of Health
  • Randal Howard "Rand" Paul (b. 1963), American physician and politician, United States Senator from Kentucky (2011-), candidate for the 2016 U.S. presidential election
  • ... (Another 88 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)
Bismarck
  • Martin Paul (1918-1941), German Steuermannsmaat who served aboard the German Battleship Bismarck during World War II when it was sunk heading to France; he died in the sinking 24
  • Helmut Paul (1921-1941), German Maschinengefreiter who served aboard the German Battleship Bismarck during World War II when it was sunk heading to France; he died in the sinking 25
  • Mr. Albert  Paul (1861-1917), Canadian resident from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada who died in the Halifax Explosion (1917) 25
  • Mrs. Mary Katherine  Paul (1882-1917), Canadian resident from Tufts Cove, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada who died in the Halifax Explosion (1917) 26
  • Baby Paul, Canadian resident from Tufts Cove, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada who died in the Halifax Explosion (1917) 26
  • ... (Another 6 entries are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Suggested Readings for the name Paul +

  • Your Desert and Mine by Nina Paul Shumway.
  • Philip Paul of Stocklinch, Somerset, England and some of his Descendants in Old Gloucester County, New Jersey and Elsewhere by Gordon W. Paul.
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