The Pohl Coat of Arms and Name Meaning
Discover the meaning of Pohl, its origins in Germany, and the story behind a Pohl family crest.
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Origin of the Pohl name
Pohl has several origins. It can be an ethnic name for someone from Poland or with Polish connections, from Middle High German Pole; an East German and Silesian form of the personal name Paul; or a North German topographic name for someone living by a pool or marsh, from Middle Low German pōl. The name is common in eastern and northern Germany.
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This overview covers the Pohl name in Germany. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as the United States, Austria and Poland; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Pohl name FAQ
What does the Pohl name mean?
Pole; Paul; pool. Common variants include Pohle, Pohlmann, Pole.
Where does the Pohl surname come from?
It originates in Germany, and is also found in the United States, Austria and Poland.
Is there a Pohl coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Pohl crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Pohl coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Duden Familiennamen; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).