STOLL

Occupational

Meaning

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 & Frequency

Estimated 12,000 bearers in the United States #1,040 most common surname
Rare Common

Common in Germany, Switzerland, and Austria with secondary presence in North America.

STOLL Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

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Notable Bearers

Cliff Stoll (computer scientist) Oswald Stoll (theatre impresario)

People with the STOLL Surname

Philip Stoll

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