Poll

Poll Meaning & Origin

About Poll
The surname Poll is of English and Scottish origin and has multiple possible meanings. It may be derived from the Middle English word "pol" or "poll," meaning "head" or "top," and could have been a nickname for someone with a distinctive or prominent head. Alternatively, it could be a variant of the surname Poole, which is a habitational name for someone who lived near a pool or pond. The surname Poll may also have Jewish origins, derived from the Hebrew name "Peul," meaning "wonderful" or "miraculous." Overall, the meaning of the surname Poll can vary depending on its specific origin and context.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Poll is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Poll: 1,672
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 16993
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.57

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Poll based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Poll is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PL
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P OW1 L
🌐 IPA
/poʊl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P400

Accessibility & Communication

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