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UK surname

Stoll

An occupational surname for a maker or seller of wooden casks and barrels, derived from the German word "Stolle".

In the 1881 census there were 69 people recorded with the Stoll surname, ranking it #23,816 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 269, ranked #15,956, up from #23,816 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Rochdale, Bury and London parishes. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Warrington and Bury.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Stoll is 326 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 289.9%.

1881 census count

69

Ranked #23,816

Modern count

269

2016, ranked #15,956

Peak year

1861

326 bearers

Map years

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1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Stoll had 69 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #23,816 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 269 in 2016, ranked #15,956.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 326 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Outer Suburbs.

Stoll surname distribution map

The map shows where the Stoll surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Stoll surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Stoll over time

The 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 184 #11,120
1861 historical 326 #7,814
1881 historical 69 #23,816
1891 historical 294 #11,288
1901 historical 119 #20,624
1911 historical 184 #15,742
1997 modern 255 #15,077
1998 modern 244 #15,947
1999 modern 243 #16,094
2000 modern 241 #16,146
2001 modern 237 #16,048
2002 modern 241 #16,243
2003 modern 227 #16,718
2004 modern 237 #16,283
2005 modern 252 #15,551
2006 modern 255 #15,521
2007 modern 255 #15,687
2008 modern 248 #16,163
2009 modern 258 #16,050
2010 modern 269 #15,935
2011 modern 267 #15,892
2012 modern 268 #15,745
2013 modern 272 #15,836
2014 modern 274 #15,877
2015 modern 277 #15,622
2016 modern 269 #15,956

Geography

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Where Stolls are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Rochdale, Bury, London parishes, Toxteth Park and Whalley. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Warrington and Bury. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 Rochdale Lancashire
2 Bury Lancashire
3 London parishes London 3
4 Toxteth Park Lancashire
5 Whalley Lancashire

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Warrington 017 Warrington
2 Warrington 008 Warrington
3 Warrington 020 Warrington
4 Bury 019 Bury
5 Warrington 011 Warrington

Forenames

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First names often paired with Stoll

These lists show first names that appear often with the Stoll surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Stoll

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Stoll, 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

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals

Group

Outer Suburbs

Nationally, the Stoll surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Outer Suburbs, within Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals. This does not mean every Stoll household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

These neighbourhoods are found on the outer edges of many towns and cities. Many residents were born outside the UK. Indian ethnic group representation is high. There are high numbers of families with dependent children aged 5 to 14. Incidences of disability and of provision of unpaid care are low. Neighbourhoods provide a mix of detached housing and flats, and terraced housing is not uncommon. Levels of overcrowding are low and homeownership rates are high. Professional and managerial occupations are prevalent: unemployment is low and education to degree level is the norm.

Wider pattern

Those working within the managerial, professional and administrative occupations typically reflect a wide range of ethnic groups, and reside in detached or semi-detached housing. Their residential locations at the edges of cities and conurbations and car-based lifestyles are more characteristic of Supergroup membership than birthplace or participation in child-rearing. Houses are typically owner-occupied and marriage rates are lower than the national average. This Supergroup is found throughout suburban UK.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs

Group

Professional Periphery

Within London, Stoll is most associated with areas classed as Professional Periphery, part of Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

These neighbourhoods predominantly house residents aged 45+, with many aged 85+. Most employed residents work in senior roles, and relatively few work in unskilled jobs. Terraced housing is comparatively rare, but communal living is more common. More residents identify as of Indian ethnicity and more affiliate with non-Christian religions. Disability levels are below the Supergroup average.

Wider London pattern

The age distribution of these neighbourhoods is skewed towards the middle-aged and old, although few residents live alone or in communal establishments and numbers of dependent children are around average. Owner occupation is the norm, as is residence in detached or semi-detached houses. Residential densities are low and many households have spare rooms. Most residents were born in the UK and, aside from some identifying as members of Chinese or Indian ethnicities, identify as White. Mixed ethnicity households are rare. Incidence of married couples is higher than average and few individuals have never been married. A large proportion of individuals still in employment work in administrative and secretarial occupations, or in the construction industry. Few residents are students, and many households own more than one car.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Stoll is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Stoll falls in decile 9 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the less deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

9
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Stoll is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 60-70 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

This describes the area pattern most associated with Stoll, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Stoll

The surname Stoll finds its origins in Germany, dating back to the 13th century. It is derived from the German word "stol," which means "stool" or "bench." This name was likely given to someone who crafted or sold stools or benches, or perhaps lived near a notable stool or bench.

In the Middle Ages, surnames often arose from occupations, physical traits, or locations. The name Stoll first appeared in records from the Rhineland region of Germany, particularly around the cities of Cologne and Mainz.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Stoll is found in the Bavarian town of Nördlingen's tax records from 1304, which mention a "Cunrat der Stol." This suggests the name was already established in southern Germany by the early 14th century.

The Stoll name can also be traced back to the Swiss city of Basel, where a "Hans Stoll" is recorded in a 1436 document. This indicates the name had spread to neighboring regions by the 15th century.

In the 16th century, a notable bearer of the Stoll surname was Johann Stoll (1515-1581), a German Protestant theologian and reformer who worked alongside Martin Luther. He was born in Wittenberg and played a role in the Reformation.

Another historical figure with the Stoll name was Karl Stoll (1786-1855), a German architect and builder who designed several landmarks in the city of Worms, including the Andreaskirche and the Rathaus (town hall).

In the 19th century, Johann Baptist Stoll (1832-1906) was a German Catholic priest and writer who authored several theological works and served as a professor at the University of Würzburg.

Moving into the 20th century, Max Stoll (1882-1973) was a Swiss chemist who made significant contributions to the field of organic chemistry, particularly in the synthesis of dyes and pharmaceuticals.

Finally, Erich Stoll (1914-1997) was a German-born American artist and sculptor, known for his abstract metal sculptures. He lived and worked in New York City for much of his career.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the surname Stoll, which has its roots in the German-speaking regions of Europe and likely originated as an occupational name related to stool or bench making.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Stoll families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Stoll surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Lancashire leads with 27 Stolls recorded in 1881 and an index of 3.33x.

County Total Index
Lancashire 27 3.33x
Middlesex 15 2.20x
Warwickshire 9 5.23x
Surrey 7 2.10x
Cheshire 3 1.99x
Kent 3 1.29x
Devon 2 1.41x
Yorkshire 2 0.30x
Gloucestershire 1 0.75x
Royal Navy 1 12.29x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Toxteth Park in Lancashire leads with 9 Stolls recorded in 1881 and an index of 32.81x.

Place Total Index
Toxteth Park 9 32.81x
Liverpool 8 16.26x
Urmston 8 1509.43x
Aston 5 10.55x
Birmingham 4 6.97x
Mile End Old Town 4 37.11x
Newington 4 15.86x
St Marylebone London 4 10.97x
Greenwich 3 27.60x
Runcorn 3 86.46x
Compton Gifford 2 444.44x
Hackney London 2 5.22x
Leeds 2 5.24x
Bermondsey 1 4.92x
Camberwell 1 2.29x
Clifton 1 14.77x
Everton 1 3.87x
Hammersmith London 1 5.95x
Islington London 1 1.51x
Over Darwen 1 15.46x
Paddington London 1 3.98x
Shoreditch London 1 3.38x
St Pancras London 1 1.82x
Tooting Graveney 1 107.53x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Stoll surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Annie 4
Mary 4
Charlotte 3
Amelia 2
Catherine 2
Ellen 2
Margaret 2
Sarah 2
Ada 1
Adelaide 1
Alice 1
Bertha 1
Edith 1
Eliza 1
Fanny 1
Ferstin 1
Georgina 1
Hermine 1
Julia 1
Lizza 1
Louisa 1
Maria 1
Martha 1
Rebecca 1
Rosina 1
Sophia 1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Stoll surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Top occupations

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 Stoll households.

FAQ

Stoll surname: questions and answers

How common was the Stoll surname in 1881?

In 1881, 69 people were recorded with the Stoll surname. That placed it at #23,816 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Stoll surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 269 in 2016. That gives Stoll a modern rank of #15,956.

What does the Stoll surname mean?

An occupational surname for a maker or seller of wooden casks and barrels, derived from the German word "Stolle".

What does the Stoll map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Stoll bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

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.