| ![Show Contents]() Paulson History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Etymology of PaulsonWhat does the name Paulson mean? The story of the Paulson family stretches back through time to the Viking settlers who populated the rugged shores of Scotland in the Medieval era. The name Paulson was derived from the personal name Paul. This name, which is derived from the Norse name Pál, was very popular among the Northmen. The "son" suffix typically denotes "son of Paul." 1 "The name Paul was a favourite one among the Norse, and hence its popularity in Cathanesia." 1 Early Origins of the Paulson familyThe surname Paulson was first found in Caithness (Gaelic: Gallaibh), the northern tip of Scotland, a Norse/Viking controlled region from the 9th century. Some of the first records include "Magnus Paulsoun, tacksman of the Bull ('headhouse,' ON. bol, farm) of Halkisnes, 1502 (REO., p. 419). James Palsone was part proprietor of Grindlie and Arnie in 1618. "From that time there is no further record of Paulsons in Sanday. It would, therefore, seem that the Paulsons had dropped their patronymic and taken the surname of Fea, probably from the lands of Fea in the near neighbourhood of Stove, which very possibly were at one time their odal property" (REO., p. 206). Sir John Paulson was vicar of Kilmaly in diocese of Lismore, 1559." 1 Early History of the Paulson familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Paulson research. Another 103 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1370, 1456, 1500, 1783, 1829, 1858, 1865 and 1946 are included under the topic Early Paulson History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Paulson Spelling VariationsSpelling variations are extremely common among Scottish names dating from this era because the arts of spelling and translation were not yet standardized. Spelling was done by sound, and translation from Gaelic to English was generally quite careless. In different records, Paulson has been spelled Polson, Poulson, Poulsen, Poulsin, Poleson, Pole and many more. Early Notables of the Paulson familyGeorge Poulson (1783-1858), English topographer, was born in 1783. His first publication was ‘Beverlac; or the Antiquities and History of the Town of Beverley, in the county of York, and of the Provostry and Collegiate...
Another 35 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Paulson Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Paulson Rankingthe United States, the name Paulson is the 1,891st most popular surname with an estimated 17,409 people with that name. 2 Migration of the Paulson family to IrelandSome of the Paulson family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 41 words (3 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
| Paulson migration to the United States | + |
Those who made the voyage were greeted with ample opportunity to acquire land and a political climate far away from the oppressive monarchy of the old country. They settled along the east coast of what would become Canada and the United States. In the American War of Independence, those who remained loyal to England traveled north to Canada as United Empire Loyalists. In this century, many Scots living in North America have begun to recover their rich heritage through festivals, highland games, and Clan societies. An examination of passenger and immigration lists has shown early immigrants bearing the name Paulson:
Paulson Settlers in United States in the 17th Century- William Paulson, aged 33, who arrived in Virginia in 1635 aboard the ship "Plain Joan" 3
Paulson Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Paul Paulson, who landed in New York, NY in 1748 3
- Catharine Paulson, who arrived in New York, NY in 1749 3
Paulson Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Johannes Paulson, aged 27, who landed in Boston, Massachusetts in 1849 3
- Hans Paulson, who arrived in Iowa in 1872 3
- Christian Paulson, who landed in Iowa in 1876 3
Paulson Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- John Amund Paulson, who arrived in Wisconsin in 1925 3
| Contemporary Notables of the name Paulson (post 1700) | + |
- Andrew Paulson (1958-2017), American entrepreneur, son of American professor Ronald Paulson
- Philip K. Paulson (1947-2006), American political activist
- Pat Paulson (1927-1997), American comedian who ran for election to the U.S. presidency six times between 1968 and 1996 inclusive
- Lawrence Paulson (b. 1955), American computer scientist
- Jeanne Paulson, American actress
- John Paulson (b. 1956), American hedge fund manager
- Henry Paulson (b. 1946), American banker and former Treasury Secretary
- Erik Paulson (b. 1966), American mixed martial artist
- Dennis Paulson (b. 1962), American professional golfer
- ... (Another 25 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)
- Black, George F., The Surnames of Scotland Their Origin, Meaning and History. New York: New York Public Library, 1946. Print. (ISBN 0-87104-172-3)
- "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
- Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
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