Tracing the Paulssen Family Name

Whether you spell it Paulssen or Paulsen, the story begins in the same place.

What is the meaning of Paulssen?

Its meaning, shared with Paulsen, is “From Paulus, "small"”.

How is Paulssen related to Paulsen?

The extra “s” in Paulssen is a spelling habit rather than a different name. Regional accents shaped spellings long before dictionaries fixed them. Related forms: Paulsson, Poulsen and Paulson.

Is there a Paulssen coat of arms?

There is no single Paulssen family crest for every bearer. Herald Lab researches the arms historically associated with the name and explains whose they were.

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