Peel

Meaning

A person who lived near a peel (fortified tower) or derived from a personal name.

Etymology

Derived from the Middle English 'pele,' referring to a fortified enclosure or tower, particularly common in northern England and the Scottish Borders. Alternatively, it may derive from a personal name.

About the Peel Surname

Peel is an English topographic surname derived from fortified structures in medieval England. The name is particularly famous through Sir Robert Peel, the 19th-century British statesman.

Distribution

Found throughout England and English-speaking countries, with significant populations in North America and Australia.

Notable Bearers

Robert Peel (British Prime Minister), Emma Peel (fictional character), John Peel (British radio presenter)

People with the Peel Surname