TheNameDBPolen
OccupationalMeaning
Pollen or a person associated with pollen or flowers.
Etymology
From Dutch or German 'pollen' meaning 'pollen,' derived from Latin 'pulvis' meaning 'dust.' The surname may have originated as an occupational designation for someone working with flowers or pollen.
About the Polen Surname
A Dutch or German occupational surname possibly related to beekeeping, floristry, or botanical work. The name reflects medieval occupations associated with flowers and plant products.
Distribution
Rare, found primarily in the Netherlands, Germany, and scattered throughout Northern Europe.
Notable Bearers
Limited documented notable bearers