POLLING
Polling
Polling is a British surname of English origin. It is derived from the Old English word pullian, which means 'to tame' or 'to train'. The name likely originated as an occupational surname for someone who worked as a horse trainer or stable hand.
The earliest recorded instance of the Polling surname dates back to the 13th century in the English county of Norfolk. Over the centuries, families bearing the Polling surname spread to various parts of the British Isles, including Suffolk, Kent, and Yorkshire.
Notable individuals with the surname Polling include British politician Elizabeth Polling, who served as a Member of Parliament in the late 19th century, and renowned horse trainer William Polling, known for his successes in the equestrian world during the 20th century.
The Polling surname has maintained a relatively low to moderate frequency in the United Kingdom, with concentrations in regions historically associated with agriculture and horse breeding.
In modern times, individuals with the Polling surname can be found across a variety of professions and locations, maintaining a connection to their historical roots in England.
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Similar and related surnames
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There are approximately 60 people named Polling in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Polling.
