TheNameDBTHRALLS
DescriptiveMeaning
A surname derived from 'thrall,' an Old Norse word meaning slave or bondsman, likely indicating a person of low social status or a descendant of a thrall.
Etymology
The surname comes from the Old Norse 'þræll' (thrall, slave), which entered English through Scandinavian influence, particularly in areas of Viking settlement. The plural or possessive form 'thralls' suggests either multiple thralls or a thrall's family.
About the THRALLS Surname
An unusual surname reflecting the medieval social hierarchy and the influence of Norse vocabulary in English. The name's rarity suggests it may have been considered undesirable and was not widely perpetuated.
Distribution
Rare, with scattered occurrences primarily in England and areas of Scandinavian influence.
Notable Bearers
Unknown