POULSTON
Poulston
Poulston is a surname of British origin, with roots tracing back to medieval times. The name is derived from the Old English personal name "Pōl" which means "pool" or "pond", combined with the Old English word "tūn" meaning "enclosure" or "settlement". This suggests that the original bearers of the surname may have resided near a pool or pond in a settlement, or were associated with such a place.
The distribution of the Poulston surname historically has been concentrated in the southern regions of England, particularly in the counties of Wiltshire, Hampshire, and Devon. Over time, bearers of the surname have spread to other parts of the United Kingdom and beyond, as a result of migration and settlement.
Throughout the centuries, individuals with the surname Poulston have been noted in various records and documents, including census data, parish registers, and wills. The surname may have undergone different spellings and variations over time, common ones include Polston, Poolston, Polson, and Polstin.
Today, the surname Poulston continues to be borne by individuals across the United Kingdom and in other parts of the world, contributing to the rich tapestry of British surnames and genealogy.
There are approximately 152 people named Poulston in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Poulston.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Anthony
- Ben
- Jason
- Leonard
- Lewis
- Mark
- Matthew
- Michael
- Raymond
- Shaun
- Stephen
Female
- Jennifer
- Katie
- Lauren
- Mary
- Melissa
- Michelle
- Nadine
- Sharon
- Sophie
- Wendy