UK surname
A German occupational surname referring to a maker or seller of round loaves of bread or buns.
In the 1881 census there were 45 people recorded with the Boller surname, ranking it #27,314 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 47, ranked #35,069, down from #27,314 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Acton, Warwick St Nicholas and Wolverhampton. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Boller is 105 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has stayed broadly stable by 4.4%.
1881 census count
45
Ranked #27,314
Modern count
47
2016, ranked #35,069
Peak year
1861
105 bearers
Map years
1
1861 to 1861
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Boller surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Boller surname density by area, 1861 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.
| Year | Period | Count | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 | historical | 51 | #24,096 |
| 1861 | historical | 105 | #20,298 |
| 1881 | historical | 45 | #27,314 |
| 1891 | historical | 68 | #28,300 |
| 1901 | historical | 54 | #28,178 |
| 1911 | historical | 57 | #27,099 |
| 1997 | modern | 49 | #32,776 |
| 1998 | modern | 56 | #32,313 |
| 1999 | modern | 53 | #32,746 |
| 2000 | modern | 45 | #33,526 |
| 2001 | modern | 46 | #33,311 |
| 2002 | modern | 49 | #33,377 |
| 2003 | modern | 52 | #33,160 |
| 2004 | modern | 46 | #33,883 |
| 2005 | modern | 45 | #34,160 |
| 2006 | modern | 41 | #34,788 |
| 2007 | modern | 48 | #34,488 |
| 2008 | modern | 46 | #34,759 |
| 2009 | modern | 43 | #35,088 |
| 2010 | modern | 42 | #35,294 |
| 2011 | modern | 40 | #35,395 |
| 2012 | modern | 44 | #35,164 |
| 2013 | modern | 42 | #35,325 |
| 2014 | modern | 42 | #35,350 |
| 2015 | modern | 45 | #35,161 |
| 2016 | modern | 47 | #35,069 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Acton, Warwick St Nicholas, Wolverhampton, Burford and St Pancras. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Acton | Middlesex (Exclusive Of London Districts) |
| 2 | Warwick St Nicholas | Warwickshire |
| 3 | Wolverhampton | Staffordshire |
| 4 | Burford | Oxfordshire |
| 5 | St Pancras | London (North Districts) |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Boller surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Boller, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.
These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.
The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.
UK neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Boller surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Boller household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Boller is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Boller is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Boller, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Boller has its origins in Germany, with the earliest known records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the German word "Bolle," which means "bowl" or "round object." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who worked as a bowl maker or in a related craft.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Boller can be found in the Stadtbücher (city books) of Cologne, Germany, from the year 1292. These records mention a person named Hermannus Boller, indicating that the name was already in use by that time.
Throughout the medieval period, the Boller name appeared in various other historical records across different regions of Germany. For example, in the 14th century, a certain Johannes Boller was mentioned in the records of the city of Nuremberg.
In the 16th century, the name Boller was associated with a prominent family from the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber in Bavaria. This family played a significant role in the town's history and was involved in various trades and professions.
One notable individual with the surname Boller was Johann Boller, a German artist and engraver who lived from 1548 to 1594. He was known for his intricate engravings and woodcuts, many of which depicted religious and allegorical scenes.
Another noteworthy figure was Johann Philipp Boller, a German jurist and legal scholar who lived from 1677 to 1743. He served as a professor of law at the University of Heidelberg and authored several influential works on legal theory and practice.
In the 18th century, a certain Johann Georg Boller (1720-1788) gained recognition as a German clockmaker and inventor. He is credited with developing several innovations in the field of timekeeping and contributed to the advancement of clock-making technology.
The name Boller has also been associated with various place names in Germany, such as Bollershausen and Bollerwalde, further indicating its geographic origins and distribution.
As the Boller surname spread across different regions of Germany and beyond, it underwent various spelling variations, including Bohlert, Böller, and Böllermeyer, reflecting the diversity of local dialects and linguistic influences.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Boller surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Warwickshire leads with 23 Bollers recorded in 1881 and an index of 20.78x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Warwickshire | 23 | 20.78x |
| Middlesex | 12 | 2.73x |
| Derbyshire | 6 | 8.73x |
| Carmarthenshire | 1 | 5.41x |
| Somerset | 1 | 1.42x |
| Staffordshire | 1 | 0.68x |
| Sussex | 1 | 1.35x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Warwick St Mary in Warwickshire leads with 8 Bollers recorded in 1881 and an index of 833.33x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Warwick St Mary | 8 | 833.33x |
| Isleworth | 7 | 358.97x |
| Coventry St Michael | 6 | 169.01x |
| Normanton | 6 | 1034.48x |
| Birmingham | 5 | 13.56x |
| Aston | 3 | 9.85x |
| Brechfa | 1 | 5000.00x |
| Brighton | 1 | 6.70x |
| Chelsea London | 1 | 7.56x |
| Islington London | 1 | 2.35x |
| Mile End Old Town London | 1 | 10.71x |
| St Giles In Fields London | 1 | 46.51x |
| Taunton St James | 1 | 97.09x |
| Warwick St Nicholas | 1 | 123.46x |
| Westminster St James | 1 | 22.17x |
| Yoxall | 1 | 500.00x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Boller surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Boller surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Boller households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Scholar | 9 |
| Apprentice To Carpenter & Joiner | 1 |
| Brewer | 1 |
| Cartridge Maker | 1 |
| Cotton Reeler | 1 |
| Domestic Servant | 1 |
| Elementary School Master | 1 |
| Fishmonger | 1 |
| Garden Gardener | 1 |
| Gardener | 1 |
| General Laborer | 1 |
| Grocers Assistant | 1 |
| Kitcen Maid Domestic Servant | 1 |
| Labourer | 1 |
| Mason | 1 |
| Moulder (Mfg) | 1 |
| Principle Warder HM Prison | 1 |
| Printer Journym | 1 |
| Railway Servant | 1 |
| Ribbon Weaver | 1 |
| Silk Winder | 1 |
| Toolmaker | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 45 people were recorded with the Boller surname. That placed it at #27,314 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 47 in 2016. That gives Boller a modern rank of #35,069.
A German occupational surname referring to a maker or seller of round loaves of bread or buns.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Boller bearers relative to the surrounding population.
The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.