Save Type Surname (from given name) Usage Welsh, English Pronounced Pron. POWLZ, POLZ [key] Other Forms FormsPowell, Paul, Paulson, Howell, Howel, Powells, Howells, Powel, Poulson, Pauly, Pauley, Paul, Paulie, Paule, Paulk, Paull, Pauls, Pauling, Paulin, Pawling, Pohl, Pauli, Polson, Pole Meaning & History Patronymic form of Powell or the given name Paul.