Pooler

Pooler is a surname of English origin, derived from the occupational name for a pool keeper or one who worked by a pool. The surname is widely found in the United Kingdom, particularly in England.

Origins

The Pooler surname is believed to have originated in medieval England, where individuals working near pools or bodies of water were given this occupational surname. Over time, these individuals and their descendants adopted the surname Pooler as a hereditary family name.

Distribution

The Pooler surname is most commonly found in England, with concentrations in regions such as Yorkshire, Lancashire, and the West Midlands. The name has also spread to other English-speaking countries, including the United States, Canada, and Australia.

Notable Individuals

  • Peter Pooler (b. 1950) - British musician known for his contributions to the folk music scene.
  • Sarah Pooler (b. 1985) - English author and poet acclaimed for her works on nature and spirituality.

Variants

Variants of the Pooler surname include Poole, Pool, and Poolman. These variations often arose due to differences in spelling and pronunciation over the centuries.

Through the centuries, the Pooler surname has retained its English origins and continues to be borne by individuals across the globe with ties to British heritage.

There are approximately 593 people named Pooler in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around nine in a million people in Britain are named Pooler.

Surname type: Occupational name

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

  • Alan
  • Andrew
  • Anthony
  • Christopher
  • David
  • John
  • Michael
  • Robert
  • Simon
  • Stephen
  • Thomas

Female

  • Ann
  • Bertha
  • Charlotte
  • Christine
  • Dorothy
  • Ellen
  • Emma
  • Janet
  • Kelly
  • Margaret
  • Rachael
  • Rachel
  • Victoria

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