Poulin: Surname History and Family Crest

Seen on a birth certificate or a ship's manifest, Poulin is usually a form of Poulain.

What is the meaning of Poulin?

The name is usually explained as “Colt, foal”. According to the 2010 US Census, the Poulin surname had 6,892 bearers. 3,765 people born in France between 1891 and 2000 carried the Poulin name at birth.

How is Poulin related to Poulain?

Poulin is listed among the recognised spellings of Poulain. Other spellings include Poullain.

Does every Poulin family have a crest?

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

Similar-sounding surnames on Herald Lab: Paolini. Want more than a summary? See the Poulin family name pack.