| ![Show Contents]() Polsen History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Etymology of PolsenWhat does the name Polsen mean? The ancient Viking-Scottish name Polsen is 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 Polsen familyThe surname Polsen 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 Polsen familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Polsen 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 Polsen History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Polsen Spelling VariationsThe spellings of Scottish names dating from the medieval era often bear little resemblance to those seen today. They vary enormously because scribes in that time spelled according to their ears. Some spelling variations of the name Polsen include Polson, Poulson, Poulsen, Poulsin, Poleson, Pole and many more. Early Notables of the Polsen 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 Polsen Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Polsen family to IrelandSome of the Polsen 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. Migration of the Polsen familyThe farms of Scottish settlers soon dotted the east coast of the colonies that would become the nations of the United States and Canada. Many of those migrants and their children went on to play important roles in the founding the great nations of North America. Early North American immigration records have revealed a number of people bearing the Scottish name Polsen or a variant listed above, including: Elizabeth Polson, who settled in Maryland in 1718 with her husband; Andrew Polson settled in Maryland in 1674; Zachariah Polson settled in Pennsylvania in 1772 with his wife Catherine..
- 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)
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