Bolling

Meaning

Derived from the Old English or German personal name 'Boll' combined with the suffix '-ing,' indicating a descendant or follower of Boll.

Etymology

The surname combines a Germanic personal name element 'Boll' with the patronymic suffix '-ing,' which was common in both English and German surname formation. This indicates descent from an ancestor named Boll or association with someone bearing that name.

About the Bolling Surname

Bolling is a patronymic surname found in both English and German contexts, derived from the personal name Boll. The surname reflects medieval naming practices in Germanic and English-speaking regions.

Distribution

Found in England, Germany, and among diaspora communities in the United States and other English-speaking countries.

Notable Bearers

Robert Bolling (colonial Virginia planter)

People with the Bolling Surname