Pol History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe German surname Pol is of occupational origin, based on the trade or profession of the original bearer. In this instance, the name can be traced to the Old Germanic word 'pol', meaning "a small lake on a tract of land," suggesting that the name would be given to one who farmed such land. The surname may also have originated in a nickname. In this case, it would be a diminutive of the Old German word "bohl" meaning "friend." The suffix 'mann' is very common in surnames of Germanic origin, and was usually used to denote ownership. Early Origins of the Pol familyThe surname Pol was first found in northern Germany, where the name was closely identified in early mediaeval times with the feudal society which would become prominent throughout European history. The name would later emerge as a noble family with great influence, having many distinguished branches, and become noted for its involvement in social, economic and political affairs. An early mention of the name is Petrus Pollmann, who was registered at the University of Cologne in 1637. Early History of the Pol familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Pol research. Another 67 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1713, 1740, 1819, 1826, 1838, 1887, 1896 and 1897 are included under the topic Early Pol History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Pol Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Poll, Polle, Pollmann, Pollman, Pohl, Pohlmann and others. Early Notables of the Pol familyNotables of the time included
Pol RankingIn France, the name Pol is the 1,858th most popular surname with an estimated 3,304 people with that name. 1 However, in Netherlands, the name Pol is ranked the 245th most popular surname with an estimated 5,451 people with that name. 2
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Pol Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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