Poles History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Poles

What does the name Poles mean?

The German surname Poles 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 Poles family

The surname Poles 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 Poles family

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Poles Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Poll, Polle, Pollmann, Pollman, Pohl, Pohlmann and others.

Early Notables of the Poles family

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Migration of the Poles family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: John William Pollman, who settled in New York in 1765 and Franz Pollmann, who immigrated to Halifax, Nova Scotia in 1781. Maria Pollman arrived in New Orleans in 1846.

Contemporary Notables of the name Poles (post 1700) +

Leslie Poles Hartley (1895-1972), English novelist and critic