About Stolley
The surname Stolley is of German origin and is derived from the personal name Stollo, which itself is a diminutive form of the name Stoll. The name Stoll is derived from the Middle High German word "stolle," meaning "post" or "stake." Therefore, the surname Stolley likely originated as a nickname for someone who lived near a post or stake, or it could have been an occupational name for someone who worked with posts or stakes.
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The surname Stolley is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Stolley based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Stolley in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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