Poulsen Family Crest

The Danish surname Poulsen is of patronymic origin. The name Poulsen is derived from the personal name Poul, the Danish version of the biblical name Paul and the last name Poulsen means son of or descendant of Poul. A notable bearer of the name is the Danish footballer Christian Poulsen. Today there are approximately 3,600 people in the United States with the last name Poulsen.