About Poelman
The surname Poelman is of Dutch origin and is derived from the combination of the elements "poele" meaning "pool" or "puddle" and "man" meaning "man." Therefore, the surname Poelman can be interpreted to mean "pool man" or "man from the pool." It is likely that the name originally referred to someone who lived near or worked with pools or puddles, or it could have been a nickname for someone who was associated with water in some way.
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The surname Poelman is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Poelman based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Poelman in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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