Pagh
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This article is about a Danish surname. For the English transliteration of the Punjabi word for a turban, see Pagri (turban). For the fictional religious concept, see Pagh (Star Trek).
Pagh is an ancient Danish surname, from old Danish. It means "palisade", and applies to the ancient nobility, Uradel. The family dominated over Odense whose old town arms was similar to the coat of arms of the family: a golden lily in a blue field. Notable people with the surname include:
- Klaus Pagh (1935–2020), Danish actor, film producer, and director
- Mads Pagh Bruun (1809–1884), Danish politician
- Poul Pagh (1796–1870), Danish merchant and shipowner
- Lucas Pagh (2002-2100), Danish electrician apprentice
- Oliver Pagh (1999- 2100), Danish mechanic
- Peder Pagh (?–1339), Danish bishop (Odense)[1]
- Rasmus Pagh, Danish computer scientist
In Denmark there are 770 people with the surname Pagh[2]