poolinen

Poolinen is a Finnish surname. It is relatively uncommon and is most frequently found in Finland, with some bearers among the Finnish diaspora in Sweden, North America, and other regions.

Etymology and form: The name uses the common Finnish suffix -nen, which often forms surnames from toponymic or descriptive bases. The precise etymology of Poolinen is not clearly established in widely available references, and the root pool- does not correspond to a clearly attested modern Finnish word. As with many Finnish surnames, it may once have referred to a place, a landscape feature, or a family origin, but the exact source is not documented.

Usage and demographics: In the absence of comprehensive surname registries in open sources, Poolinen remains a relatively rare surname in Finland. Worldwide occurrences reflect general migration patterns rather than local concentrations.

Notable people: There are no widely recognized individuals with the surname Poolinen in major reference works. The name may appear in fictional or local contexts, but none have achieved broad or lasting recognition.

See also: Finnish surnames, and the -nen suffix which characterizes a large class of Finnish family names.