TheNameDBSTOLL
OccupationalMeaning
A surname derived from a stall, booth, or place of business.
Etymology
From Middle High German 'stol' or 'stolle' meaning a stall, booth, or small shop. The surname likely originated as an occupational name for someone who operated or worked at a market stall.
About the STOLL Surname
An occupational German surname referring to someone who operated a stall or booth in a marketplace. The name has been documented in German-speaking regions since medieval times.
Distribution
Common in Germany, Switzerland, and Austria with secondary presence in North America.
Notable Bearers
Cliff Stoll (computer scientist), Oswald Stoll (theatre impresario)