Pool

Meaning

Derived from someone who lived near a pool or small body of water.

Etymology

From the Old English 'pol' meaning a pool, pond, or small lake. The surname identified individuals whose dwellings were situated near pools or standing water.

About the Pool Surname

Pool is a topographic surname indicating residence near a body of water. The name reflects the importance of pools and ponds as water sources in medieval settlements.

Distribution

Found throughout England and Wales, with populations in the United States, Canada, and Australia.

People with the Pool Surname