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)