About Poelstra
The surname Poelstra is of Frisian origin and is derived from the Dutch word "poel," meaning "pool" or "pond," and the Frisian suffix "-stra," indicating a location or place. Therefore, the surname Poelstra likely originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near or worked at a pool or pond. It is a relatively common surname in the Friesland region of the Netherlands.
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The surname Poelstra is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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Here's how to represent Poelstra in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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