Poelman

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. 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