Poelman Explained

Poelman is a Dutch toponymic surname that translates to "pool man", originally referring to a person who lived near a small lake. The name is most common in the provinces of Drenthe and Groninegen.^{[1] [2]} Alternative spellings include Poelmann and Poelmans. The name may refer to:

• Anette Poelman (1853–1914), Dutch suffragist and philanthropist
• Anne Osborn Poelman (born 1943), American medical doctor
• Frits Poelman, New Zealand football defender
• Jacqueline Poelman (born 1973), Dutch sprinter
• Ronald E. Poelman (1928–2011), American Mormon leader
• Simon Poelman (born 1963), New Zealand decathlete

Poelmann

• Boudewijn Poelmann (born 1949), Dutch businessman

Poelmans

• Edgard Poelmans (1883–1932), Belgian football defender
• Joeri Poelmans (born 1995), Belgian football defender
• Kim Poelmans (born 1977), Belgian singer

See also

• Polman, Dutch surname of the same origin

Notes and References

1. Dictionary of American Family Names. "Poelman Family History", Oxford University Press, 2013. Retrieved on 16 January 2016.
2. http://www.cbgfamilienamen.nl/nfb/detail_naam.php?gba_lcnaam=poelman&gba_naam=Poelman&nfd_naam=Poelman&operator=eq&taal= Poelman