About Poulain
The surname Poulain is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "poulain," meaning "colt" or "young horse." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked with or raised horses. The name may have been given to someone who exhibited horse-like qualities such as strength, agility, or a spirited nature. Over time, the surname Poulain has become a relatively common French surname.
The surname Poulain is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Poulain 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 Poulain in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Poulain using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.