How common is the Polen surname?

There are approximately 1,500 people with the surname Polen in the United States.

Are there Polen soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 38 soldiers with the Polen surname appear in Civil War records.

Polen

Q: What does the surname Polen mean?

The surname Polen means "Pollen or a person associated with pollen or flowers.". It is of Dutch or German origin.

Occupational

Meaning

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 & Frequency

Estimated 1,500 bearers in the United States #3,210 most common surname

Rare Common

Rare, found primarily in the Netherlands, Germany, and scattered throughout Northern Europe.

Polen Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Polen Surname

Alice Polen

Quick Facts

Origin: Dutch or German
Classification: Occupational
Earliest Record: Unknown, likely medieval period
Estimated Bearers: 1,500

War Records

38 soldiers with the Polen surname found in Civil War records.

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