POOL
Pool
Pool is a distinguished British surname with early origins dating back to the medieval period. The surname is derived from the Old English word "pōl," which means a small body of stagnant water or a deep, still place in a river. This points to someone living near or working at a pool of water, such as a pond or a small lake.
The first recorded instance of the surname Pool was found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where a Roger de Pol was listed as a landowner in Wiltshire. Over time, the surname became more widespread throughout England and beyond.
Variants of the surname Pool include Poole, Pools, and Pole. The surname has been borne by various notable individuals throughout history, contributing to its enduring presence in British society.
As with many surnames, the Pool name may have evolved and branched out into different lineages over the centuries. Genealogical research and historical records can provide valuable insights into the specific origins and branches of the Pool family name.
Today, individuals bearing the surname Pool can be found across the United Kingdom and in other parts of the world, reflecting the enduring legacy of this venerable British surname.
There are approximately 1,959 people named Pool in the UK. That makes it roughly the 4,274th most common surname in Britain. Around 30 in a million people in Britain are named Pool.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Jonathan
- Richard
- Robert
- Stephen
- Thomas
Female
- Christine
- Claire
- Elizabeth
- Fiona
- Helen
- Jacqueline
- Margaret
- Mary
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Rebecca
- Sarah
- Susan